By Rich “MaZe” Lopez
Sports don’t start and end with a referee’s whistle. FirstCuts, a blog dedicated to sports culture, will cover everything outside the lines, from games to gear.
The “Hibachi” may sizzle again in 2008. Word on the street says Gilbert Arenas may touch the hardwood again before 2008 is over. To celebrate it hot J, Benihana and Adidas came together with Gil to create the “Benihana/Hibachi” Adidas GIL II ZERO. Gilbert’s use of the term “Hibachi” began last year during a game that he was scorching the Dallas Mavericks. During this game he began to yell “Hibachi” out with each shot that he took. He used the term to mean that he “was on fire”.
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To celebrate Gilbert’s touch from the outside, Adidas linked up with Japanese restaurant, Benihana, to create the “Hibachi” Benihana x Adidas TS Lightswitch GIL II ZERO. Designed to pay homage to both Japanese culture and Gilbert’s jumper, the “Hibachi” GIL II ZERO features a Red Leather upper, a White Patent forefoot strap that reads HIBACHI, Black woven fabric in the toe, midpanel, and ankle, and a Benihana embroidered hit at the outer heel.
The “Benihana/Hibachi” Adidas GIL II ZERO is available now at select Adidas accounts.
March Madness is in full swing. Tourney favorite UCLA, and a number of other high ranked squads, will be going to work in Player Exclusive editions of these:
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And Dwyane Wade’s alma matter, the Marquette Golden Eagles, will be going to work in a Player Exclusive version of Wade’s Converse WADE Team Signature:
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Rich “MaZe” Lopez is the founder and editor-in-chief of KixAndTheCity.com. Lopez will keep your feet fresh every weekend with the latest release info. E-mail him at info@kixandthecity.com.↵
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