So many dads in the Delaware Valley just found a way to relate to their sons:

This just gave Philly dads everywhere some serious street cred with their kids. Maxey is the biggest athlete in Philly with second graders. Remember the kid who cried when his pops told him Maxey got traded for Kevin Durant? Dad’s just trying to make the Sixers into a title contender and this kid let his heart get to him over his head:

How much pep in the step are area dads gonna have when they get to break the news to their kid? Might even get to pry him away from Fortnite if you show him pics rocking sick cross trainers at the BBQ when his mom was pregnant with him.

The New Balance rebrand should be taught in business schools forever. Going from the sneaker your dad used to mow the lawn in to a brand basketball players are calling a “dream come true” doesn’t happen often:

How excited are you to join other star players on the New Balance signature roster?

“I’m extremely excited. I’m extremely excited for the opportunity. It’s a dream come true to be a part of this brand. It’s great being on there with other great players and great company.”

If you told 10 year old Kyle one day the And 1 Tai Chi’s he had would be less cool than what his dad was wearing in the bleachers, I’d call you crazy.

Get this dude his signature shoe. I have some grass to cut in the future: