Podcast appearances and mentions of nick depaula

25 years ago, Vince Carter delivered the greatest performance in NBA dunk contest history. But one question remains: why did he wear AND1 sneakers that night? Alex and Jerome search for answers, speaking with former AND1 marketing director Jeff Roth, sneaker experts Russ Bengtson and Nick DePaula, Josh Roter of In Vintage We Trust, and GQ's Yang-Yi Goh. They reveal the behind-the-scene story of the 2000 dunk contest, Carter's sneaker legacy, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Nick DePaula to the podcast, we talk about the early days of collecting kicks. His time at Sole Collector, how he got into sneaker collecting. How undeniable the era of 90s basketball era, along with the 00's basketball era. We break down the Sole Collector collab's, and he even shows off a sample. Great talk this week! Where to Find Nick: Socials: @nickdepaula Newsletter: https://boardroom.tv/sneaker-game-newsletter/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nickdepaula Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/ (Cop something and tell him we sent ya!)

On episode 49 of KG CERTIFIED, Kevin Garnett sits down with footwear industry and lifestyle writer, Nick DePaula, to talk all things about the basketball shoe industry. Plus, they look back on some of the best shoes in the game, share legendary stories, and talk about the impact of Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 49 of KG CERTIFIED, Kevin Garnett sits down with footwear industry and lifestyle writer, Nick DePaula, to talk all things about the basketball shoe industry. Plus, they look back on some of the best shoes in the game, share legendary stories, and talk about the impact of Michael Jordan.

The guys spend this conversation with Nick DePaula talking about the Kobe's being released again, Kyrie Irving's new shoe deal and when De'Aaron Fox could land a shoe deal.

The guys talk sneakers with Nick DePaula and then move on to talking about the 49ers quarterback situation. 

Nick DePaula, Boardroom Kyle Madson, Candlestick Chronicles James Ham, 1320 Kings Insider & The Kings Beat

Rachel DeMita hangs with writer, host and sneaker head Nick DePaula talking about how he got his start in the business, working with Kobe Bryant, which NBA players have the greatest shoe collections, the GOAT sneakers, what's next for Kyrie and his signature shoes and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel DeMita hangs with writer, host and sneaker head Nick DePaula talking about how he got his start in the business, working with Kobe Bryant, which NBA players have the greatest shoe collections, the GOAT sneakers, what's next for Kyrie and his signature shoes and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Black Box Podcast with Burton Chawla where we have conversations with industry leaders in the sports and entertainment world.In this episode, Burton (and former co-host Savannah Hart) talk with Nick DePaula of ESPN during NBA Summer League 2021. The conversation includes the coverage of the business of sneakers, how DePaula got into the business, the future of the landscape, advice for future journalists and much more.Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show @theblackboxpod on Instagram and @blackboxpod on Twitter.

On this episode, Travonne Edwards and co-host Jason Madison ESPN's Nick DePaula to discuss all things sneakers, playing every "random sport" as a kid, Eastbay magazines, back in the day "fits," being on the wrong end of the dunk of the year, embarrassing high school moments and much more! BOMM Hotline: 9142698547   Produced by John Jervay    Sign up for The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/dings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @back2backpod @bommpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/countthedings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Travonne Edwards and co-host Jason Madison ESPN's Nick DePaula to discuss all things sneakers, playing every "random sport" as a kid, Eastbay magazines, back in the day "fits," being on the wrong end of the dunk of the year, embarrassing high school moments and much more! BOMM Hotline: 9142698547   Produced by John Jervay    Sign up for The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/dings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @back2backpod @bommpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/countthedings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) are joined by Nick DePaula (ESPN Sneaker Feature Writer & The Boardroom) to discuss Luka Doncic's future signature shoe and how his relationship with Jordan Brand came about. Then they discuss Nico Harrison's qualifications for the Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations & GM job. Will Nico's connections and relationships bring in Free Agents to the Mavs?Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Locked On MavericksFollow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnMavsDownload & Follow NickVanExit on Spotify Greenroom AppSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offersBuilt Bar — Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AG — There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock Auto — Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Indeed — Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) are joined by Nick DePaula (ESPN Sneaker Feature Writer & The Boardroom) to discuss Luka Doncic's future signature shoe and how his relationship with Jordan Brand came about. Then they discuss Nico Harrison's qualifications for the Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations & GM job. Will Nico's connections and relationships bring in Free Agents to the Mavs? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Locked On Mavericks Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnMavs Download & Follow NickVanExit on Spotify Greenroom App Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Built Bar — Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG — There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto — Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed — Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Nick DePaula joined the show to talk sneaker culture, chances De'Aaron Fox gets a signature shoe, the situation between Nike and Vanessa Bryant and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Marshall Harris, CBS Chicago. :(  - Happy Hour with Nick DePaula of ESPN brought to you by McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin Lakers eliminated by the Suns and LeBron bows out in the first round for the first time ever. What next for the Lakers? Is it as simple as health? Who the hell cleared Anthony Davis to play last night? The Blazers eliminated for the 5th time in the 1st round under Terry Stotts. The Blazers sound like they’re on the verge of breaking up. Clippers Mavs tonight. Every team whose had the chance to close out a series so far has. Sneaker head Nick DePaula of ESPN joins us to talk Kings, De’Aaron Fox, the sneaker culture, Nike and Kobe and so much more. We’re commercial free the entire 3pm hour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Stonebrook and Nick DePaulaWelcome to the 19Nine Podcast. I am Aaron Meyer my co-host today is Josh Barnett one of the Owners of 19Nine. Our guests today are here helping us dive into the basketball apparel culture. Nick Depaula former Editor-In-Chief and Creative Director at Sole Collector Magazine and now at ESPN as a NBA feature writer.And Ian Stonebrook is a writer from Okemos, MI based in Austin, TX. After starting his journalism career with Nice Kicks he's gone on to write for the likes of Jordan Brand, Complex, GOAT, SoleSavy, Cali BBQ, ASICS and more.Let's go to Josh to start things off.  College Basketball Fashion:+First REAL pair of basketball kicks you remember getting as a kid?-Why does that pair stand out?-Growing up, what pair got away that you still think about?-Has the industry boomed because of just that?  We all grew up, started making our own money and wanted to get the pairs we didn't have?  -Is there a next generation for that or will the shoe bubble burst?  Will collabs take the place of retros or have they already?  -What's the future of the sneaker industry look like to you?Turning a Hobby/Passion into a Job-Did you ever think you would be covering shoes/sports fashion as a job?-Favorite moments.-Advice to anyone out there that wants to get into this as a job.Greatest Sneakers of College Basketball Past-What's the first pair of shoes that come to mind when we talk college basketball?-Is there a shoe that you think is very underrated as an all time college basketball or just basketball sneaker?- Was there ever a watershed moment for sneakers in the college game?  Where the sneakers shined as much as the team wearing them?- Who are some of the most influential teams when it comes to a history of wearing great shoes?- Has college basketball ever had a PJ Tucker that people tuned into games just to see what they were wearing that night? - In your opinion will we ever have another Arizona ‘97 shoe moment in college basketball?Your Basketball Utopia-In your personal Hardwood Heaven what shoe has to be worn in there?  The gates open, Dr Naismith greets you as you enter, you immediately look down to see what he is wearing and it's (fill in the blank with the shoes of your choice)

Gabby and Jarod discuss staying at Hamptons estates and their week of sneaker purchases. They are then joined by ESPN sneaker journalist, and host of "The Sneaker Game" Nick DePaula. Nick talks about growing up in northern California, falling in love with hoops and sneakers, and what he hopes "The Sneaker Game" will be. Finally, Nick shows off some serious heat in America's favorite segment, "Shoe & Tell" presented by Another Lane. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @kicksnshitshow and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full episodes and stay up to date on our latest KNS content!

I interview Nick DePaula over his insane passion for sneakers. We also discuss his background that led him to ESPN to cover sneakers and meet different athletes for their signature shoe. Nick even discusses his team love for the Sacramento Kings. He even goes over his favorite interviews with athletes who have a passion for sneakers.

Joining me today is Nick DePaula, NBA feature writer at ESPN, co-host of the "Sneaker Center" on ESPN+, and host of "The Sneaker Game" coming soon on @Boardroom. We talked about how his curiosity for sneakers started and how he got into the sports industry. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star iTunes review. Got a question? I'm here to help. Call me at 844-9INTERN. ********************************************************************* "Don't put so much pressure on yourself for everything to happen right away (...) Enjoy being young and working towards your goal down the road" - Nick DePaula Nick covers everything related to the NBA's footwear industry; he reports shoe deals, interviews sneakers' designers and players.  He worked as Creative Director of Nice Kicks, where he reached over 3 million followers on Instagram, a million on Facebook, and over 800,000 followers on Twitter. Son of an English teacher, Nick always liked to write. He was in high school when Slam Magazine launched the first sneakers magazine called Kicks, and it was there when he realized that there was space for him to exploit his two passions, sneakers and writing. He also gave his thoughts on what it means to him working in the sports industry, which never stops, and how he deals with working with people on the other side of the world. Tune in and learn everything about this specific niche.  Resources: Book: Doug Stephens - Reeingeneering Retail: The Future of Selling In A Post Digital World The Undefeated - Snickers Connect with Nick: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to NBA feature writer, Nick DePaula. They go back to his time at the University of Oregon, what it was like working at Sole Collector, and some of his memorable moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Signature Sneaker Has Become The Preferred Footwear Among NBA Players Over The Past Few Years. Signature Sneakers From Nike Athletes Such As Kyrie, Kobe, Lebron, Giannis, And More Can Be Seen Almost Every Night On The NBA Floor. This Is A Sharp Turn From When Performance Basketball Models Were Made For A General Body Type With Moderate Performing Materials. However, We Now Have Over 15 Signature Athlete Sneakers From Over 20 Sneaker Brands. In This Week's Sneaker Podcast We Take A Look At The How And Why Signature Sneakers Have Taken Over The NBA! Espn's Nick DePaula: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23632228/how-signature-sneakers-taken-nba Baller Shoes Database: https://ballershoesdb.com/Blog/The-most-popular-shoes-and-brands-worn-by-players-around-the-NBA-2020-edition/ We Also Quickly Review The Current NBA Playoff Matchups But Stumble Into A Man Who Stole Over $200k Of Funds From A University To By Sneakers. Keeping Stock Is A Weekly Sneaker Podcast Providing You With New Episodes And Content Every Sunday! Connect On Social: linktr.ee/KeepingStock Business Inquiries: JustKeepingStock@gmail.com Keeping Stock Sneaker Podcast Website: https://keepingstocksneakerpodcast.com/ Support The Cast: bit.ly/KeepingStock-ListenerSupport --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sneaker-podcast/message

The panel discusses how the bubble could be used as a recruiting tool for stars looking towards free agency, Rudy Gobert's chances to win a 3rd straight DPOY award and Nick DePaula joins the show to breakdown the origins of twitter's NBAbubblelife account. Plus, more NBA topics.

This week 19Nine is joined by two special guest to draft our favorite shoes of all time. Listen in as Ian Stonebrook and Nick DePaula join us to create their dream teams of shoes. Then message Josh about how he got schooled. 19Nine - https://19nine.com Nick DePaula - http://nickdepaula.com Ian Stonebrook - https://twitter.com/ianstonebrook

"Cousin Crown": Detroit Mercy assistant coach and former King basketball player Tracy Dildy joins to discuss the life of legendary King basketball coach Sonny Cox and the imprint he left on his life. Plus, ESPN sneaker expert Nick DePaula joins to talk about the legacy of Air Jordans in the wake of "The Last Dance."

Nick DePaula: ESPN NBA Shoe Deal and Brand Analyst

"Cousin Crown": Detroit Mercy assistant coach and former King basketball player Tracy Dildy joins to discuss the life of legendary King basketball coach Sonny Cox and the imprint he left on his life. Plus, ESPN sneaker expert Nick DePaula joins to talk about the legacy of Air Jordans in the wake of "The Last Dance." twitter.com/tweetjhood instagram.com/igjhood

Rachel Nichols is joined by David Fizdale, Richard Jefferson and Nick DePaula to discuss Zion's debut, the Rockets snapping their losing streak plus more.

Isaac Harris chats with ESPN's Nick DePaula on Luka Doncic signing with Jordan Brand. They discuss how the deal came to be, other brands who pursued Doncic and what it means moving forward in the shoe industry.Watch Nick Angstadt's Breakdown Videos | Read Isaac Harris' Articles on Mavs.comCheck out offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaac Harris chats with ESPN's Nick DePaula on Luka Doncic signing with Jordan Brand. They discuss how the deal came to be, other brands who pursued Doncic and what it means moving forward in the shoe industry. Watch Nick Angstadt’s Breakdown Videos | Read Isaac Harris’ Articles on Mavs.com Check out offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin Elhassan is joined by Brian Windhorst and Scottie Pippen to recap Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, discuss the Lakers and Bucks still rolling and more. Also, Nick DePaula stops by with the hottest sneakers for the holidays.

Cassidy Hubbarth, Royce Young and Bobby Marks discuss the USA's win in Australia, Damian Lillard's thoughts on "superteams" and more. Nick DePaula also joins the show.

Jorge Sedano, Ohm Youngmisuk and Dave McMenamin talk Bradley Beal's max extension offer and Russell Westbrook's Houston introduction. Plus, Nick DePaula has the latest on all things sneakers!

JP Chunga and Porter Larsen in for the fellas. Nick DePaula discusses Donovan Mitchell's signature shoe.

Donovan Mitchell has a signature shoe! We discuss it with ESPN's senior sneakerhead.

Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks   NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins discusses his new shoe deal with Puma, how he plans to stand out on the court and why he clowned KD's shoes mid-game. Later, Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula analyze Puma's NBA re-launch so far and the brand's potential ahead. 0 – Intro 1:24 – Art Of Sport 2:10 – DeMarcus Cousins interview 5:00 – NBA's new color rules 8:13 – @PumaHoops Marketing 9:28 – “Wouldn'tna happened in the Pumas” 10:13 – Matt & Nick analyze Puma's re-launch 12:22 – Pulse on Puma from players 14:51 – Halo effect on Men's business 20:23 – Is Basketball a declining category? 23:12 – Puma not doing a signature shoe 32:02 – Impact of Jay-Z 33:57 – What do we want to see next? 38:52 – Branding & color approach 42:40 – Top 2019 Sneaker free agent targets

Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula check in with the designer of Kyrie Irving's latest signature model to hear all about the layered details, new Zoom Turbo cushioning and approach to colorways for the season ahead. 0 – Intro 1:50 – Starting points of the Kyrie 5 4:50 – Flytrap inspiration 6:55 – New Zoom Turbo cushioning 8:22 – Hamsa Hand inspiring the grip 9:38 – Additional details Kyrie wanted 10:45 – Adoption around the NBA 12:25 – New NBA color rules 13:45 – Key colorways ahead 17:45 – Keeping an accessible price point 19:22 – Building out the Kyrie franchise of core models 21:06 – Getting to know Kyrie 23:55 – Seeing Kyrie lace up his design for the first time 28:12 – Outro     **  

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray. International Women's Day, Kawhi's Shoe Deal, Supreme x NBA & NK Mailbag  

Matt Halfhill, Blonde Tray, Nick DePaula and Jade are joined by Nike Basketball designer Tony Hardman for a full overview of Paul George's new PG2 and its PlayStation collab.

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray recount the new sneakers from MLK Day. John Wall's new deal with Adidas. And as always the NK Mailbag.   

Nick DePaula, Blk Tray & Matt Halfhill on Russell Westbrook's Why Not signature sneaker, the 5th anniversary of Boost, Adidas' new Boost You Wear tech & the NK Mailbag.

Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill recount the top 50 sneakers of 2017, look ahead at what's to come in 2018 and, of course, answer questions from the Nice Kicks Mailbag. 

Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Jade. The crew welcomes in one of the Lead Designers of the Kyrie 4, Ben Nethongkome to talk about the history and creation process of the signature sneaker. Later in the show, the Nice Kicks Mailbag with real callers!

BLK Tray, Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and Jade. This week on the Nice Kicks Cast the crew talks about Florida joining forces with Jordan brand. Also taking a look at the Yeezy bundle and the Desert Rat. What are some of the best bundles ever. Sneaker release stories. Mailbag.   0:00- Intros/Jade gets a nickname 0:30- Tray VS.. the Jerry Ferrara edition 8:00- Florida joining Jordan brand 11:50- Yeezy 500’s 13:45- Apparel Bundles 22:00- Kanye’s influence on sneaker culture 24:20- Why Reebok went under 31:00-Draft.com (promo code: NICEKICKS) 32:15- Rapper shoe lines 37:00- Monarchs 41:25- Nice Kicks Mailbag questions 56:00- Nice Kicks guest- Kevin 56:50- Shoe Release stories 1:09:20- Sneaker store hookups 1:15:00- Concord 11’s 1:22:20- #Whatsonyourfeet/Flintstone 1 discussion

Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill on Nike's Off-White 10 release. The Jordan 1s. Art Basel. Has the hype gone too far? Nike Stash Collab. Nice Kicks Mailbag. 

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray welcome in former Nike employee and Monarch innovator, Ian Williams to talk about one of the best selling shoes of all time, your dad's favorite shoe, the Nike Air Monarch. Also the Nice Kicks Mailbag and our first Kicks Cast fan-guest Olivia Beyer.

Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray and Nick DePaula with Detroit Pistons' Langston Galloway. In the show Jade revises his Adidas Iniki take. Langston talks about his collection of kicks and his new deal with Q4 Sports. BLK Tray talks about his day at ComplexCon and as always the Nice Kicks Mailbag.

The No Ketchup Chicago hotline is back!! Nick DePaula of ESPN & Nice Kicks joins NKC to talk about the new Zach Lavine Adidas deal, working with Adrian Wojnarowski and gives his thoughts on the overall sneaker game and culture....LISTEN UP!! Subscribe to the @NoKetchupChicago YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIaj61sjHNK2cKCpk0Vqx8w/videos?disable_polymer=1 Follow @NoKetchupChicago on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noketchupchicago/

Nick DePaula and BLK Tray welcome in Marcus Williams for a flashback discussion to Marcus' UCONN days and the sneaks they wore. College hoop collaborations, Oregon. The Be True Era. From the 80s and 90s.  Notable Halloween costumes around the league. Nice Kicks Mailbag. 

BLK Tray, Nick DePaula and Matt Halfhill on their favorite sneaker commercials. Commercial influence. Worst commercials. The importance of ad campaigns. Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers. Kanye Calabasas. Baseball Football Retros. Jeter / Griffey Series / Dion Sanders. Big Sack Campaign. Air Jordan 1 Off Whites. Mailbag

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray on the banned Jordan1s, AJ32s, the best sneakers of opening night, Jadakiss' Jordan Clock and listener questions. 

If its gotta be the shoes, then Nick DePaula has a story about it. The Creative Director of NiceKicks.com has been able to take his fans into the behind the scenes look at the shoe industry, shoe contract endorsement deals, and increase the amount of coverage in overall marketing of player brands. DePaula shares his beginnings from 2007, when he served as both Editor-In-Chief and Creative Director with Sole Collector Magazine. DePaula talks about the ZO2 Big Baller Brand of Londo Ball, the pinnacle of Michael Jordan's $3 billion shoe empire with Nike, and the impact on China of Yao Ming on the marketplace. Twitter: @NickDePaula

Michael Lee of The Vertical joins Adrian Wojnarowski to break down the MVP race (including Westbrook, Harden and Leonard) the impact of Kevin Durant on Steph Curry's season in Golden State, the Coach and Executive of the Year races and much, much more. The Vertical's shoe insider Nick DePaula also joins Woj to discuss the shoe endorsement dynamics of the MVP race, the summer sneaker free agency of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the potential shoe marketing might of UCLA's Lonzo Ball.

Michael Lee of The Vertical joins Adrian Wojnarowski to break down the MVP race (including Westbrook, Harden and Leonard) the impact of Kevin Durant on Steph Curry's season in Golden State, the Coach and Executive of the Year races and much, much more. The Vertical's shoe insider Nick DePaula also joins Woj to discuss the shoe endorsement dynamics of the MVP race, the summer sneaker free agency of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the potential shoe marketing might of UCLA's Lonzo Ball.

On the cusp of the Basketball Hall of Fame inductions, Vertical shoe insider Nick DePaula joins Adrian Wojnarowski to explore the sneaker legacies of Allen Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal and Yao Ming. The three transcendent stars have fascinating and intertwined legacies in the shoe industry, creating, maintaining and leaving legacies still resounding across the global landscape.

The Vertical staff goes inside the Kevin Durant free agency process on The Vertical Podcast with Woj. Adrian Wojnarowski visits with The Vertical's Michael Lee, Bobby Marks and Nick DePaula to explore the Oklahoma City superstar's free agency process. Michael and Woj discuss why the hometown Washington Wizards were never serious candidates to lure Durant, and how the Durant-Russell Westbrook relationship factors into Durant's decision. Bobby, the Vertical's front office insider, talks about his days in the Nets front office and helping to prepare presentations for stars such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, and how NBA teams go about preparing pitches for players like Durant. DePaula discusses the impact of Durant's Nike partnership on free agency, and how much of a difference playing in a bigger market would make his endorser. DePaula discusses the impact on Golden State MVP Steph Curry and his shoe brand if Durant were to join him with the Warriors.

Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of the Vertical discuss the breaking news surrounding the Chicago Bulls trade of Derrick Rose the New York Knicks. Woj and Shams break down the impact of the Rose era in Chicago, and discuss whether the Knicks paid to steep of a price for Rose, who has had marginal value on the trade market. The two Vertical insiders discuss free agent possibilities to replace Robin Lopez at center in New York, including Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah. Nick DePaula, The Vertical's shoe insider, joins Woj in another segment to discuss the impact on Rose's shoe value and Adidas with the move from Chicago to New York.

We bring you another session in our ongoing series, the Founder Roundtable. To find out more about the $55 Billion (worldwide)Sneaker Industry, we turn the mic over to three leading insiders of Portland’s Sneaker Culture to discuss the impact of the athletic shoe industry in Oregon. Listen in as Nick DePaula, creative director of the online magazine Nice Kicks, D’Wayne Edwards, founder of Pensole Academy and former footwear designer, and Ian Williams, also a former Nike designer who now owns Deadstock, a PDX coffee shop that brings the sneaker community together, talk about what they know best: Sneakers.

Legendary NBA referee Joey Crawford sits down for an illuminating and emotional visit with Adrian Wojnarowski on The Vertical Podcast with Woj. Crawford, who is retiring after 39 seasons, discusses how counseling saved his professional career and chased away personal demons that sometimes led to his volatility on the court. Crawford goes into detail on life as a major league baseball umpire's son, working his through the Continental Basketball Association to the NBA, the IRS investigation that led to Crawford and several NBA refs temporarily losing their jobs and the fallout of the Tim Duncan-inspired suspension in 2007. In the Vertical Podcast Insider's Segment, Vertical sneaker insider Nick DePaula joins Woj to discuss Steph Curry's impact on Under Armour, summer shoe free agency for New York's Kristaps Porzingis and Toronto's DeMar DeRozan and how much money did LSU's Ben Simmons cost himself with a disappointing freshman season?

Brian Scalabrine visits with Adrian Wojnarowski in the New York studio for the The Vertical Podcast with Woj. With a lot of laughs, Scalabrine discusses the details around Golden State coach Mark Jackson dismissing him as an assistant coach, thinking he was going to die on a D-League roadtrip, the great Alonzo Mourning-Kenyon Martin practice fracas in a Nets practice and how Nets executive Rod Thorn responded to Scal's $15M free agent offer from the Boston Celtics. In the Vertical Insider Segment, Vertical contributor Nick DePaula - the preeminent sneaker reporter in the industry - joins Woj in studio to discuss the impact of the shoe industry on the NBA transactions. DePaula discusses the signature shoe deals of Kobe Bryant, James Harden and several league stars.