Thieves targeting teens wearing Tim Duncan Nike Air tennis shoes

[007nites]

Police in D.C. are looking into at least two incidents in which robbery victims were targeted because of the shoes they were wearing.
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One of the victims had to be treated at an area hospital for gunshot wounds.
The newly released Tim Duncan Nike Air tennis shoes are so popular bids for the shoe on eBay start at $250 but can end up selling for hundreds more, observers say.
Within days of the shoes' appearance in local stores, three D.C. teens were robbed at gunpoint for their footwear.
Police say a 15-year-old was approached by two masked gunmen while walking home from Eastern High School last Thursday. The teen was just a block away from the school when, according to the police report, the suspects said, "Give the [expletive] up...give them shoes up." The student took off the shoes and was able to escape the gunmen without injury.
The day before on Alabama Avenue, SE a 17-year-old and his 18-year-old friend were both wearing Tim Duncans when two suspects pulled out a gun. Sources say the suspects said, "Give me those Duncans." While the suspects took the shoes off the victims' feet, the gun went off, striking the 17-year-old in the shoulder.
In a statement on the violence and the Tim Duncan shoes, D.C. police said, "We urge the public to be aware of their surroundings. We have conducted outreach in schools and to youth groups."

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[ThaBigFundamental21]

I need those kicks.

[Cane]

Now that's what I call "Beanie Baby crazy". But at least no one used guns trying to get their McDonalds Happy Meal toys

[007nites]

Sources say the suspects said, "Give me those Duncans."

[RD2191]

lol

[Juggity]

I thought Tim had a deal with Adidas

[spurs1990]

Ok I'll bite. Why does a seemingly legit news website have a parody piece on it?

[007nites]

I thought Tim had a deal with Adidas

This is a re-release limited quan y of his shoe from 1998.

[Richie]

Expected link to The Onion. Left disappointed.

[Spur|n|Austin]

His shoes cause more drama than he does, nice.

[lefty]

I thought that SUV was going to hit the reporter

[Floyd Pacquiao]

[timvp]

"Give me those Duncans."

That might have to be the new slogan for this season. Gimme dem Duncans, tbh.

[sananspursfan21]

Ha, the TD Commanders are 50 bucks at Kohls

[Russ]

"I'll give you two LeBrons and three Kobes for those Duncans."

[Obstructed_View]

Ha, the TD Commanders are 50 bucks at Kohls

Spent a few evenings cruising Kohls looking for them. 's sporting goods is the place that has them for 50 bucks. Ya bastid.

[DPG21920]

Are those the ones he really wears?

[sananspursfan21]

Spent a few evenings cruising Kohls looking for them. 's sporting goods is the place that has them for 50 bucks. Ya bastid.

Hahaha, well they had them for a bit, now there selling elton brand's

[Kidd K]

Sources say the suspects said, "Give me those Duncans."

I was about to post the same thing, lol. Tim Duncan, still popular as it seems!

[Obstructed_View]

Hahaha, well they had them for a bit, now there selling elton brand's

And I finally found a pair, so at least I knew to be looking out for them. And no, I don't think Duncan ever actually wore the TD commanders in a game. The ones with the bones look similar.

[sananspursfan21]

And I finally found a pair, so at least I knew to be looking out for them. And no, I don't think Duncan ever actually wore the TD commanders in a game. The ones with the bones look similar.

cool, i've ran through two pair. for $50, they're a solid basketball shoe, really light weight