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Arizona Cardinals star defensive tackle J.J. Watt and Reebok are teaming up to honor franchise icon Pat Tillman with his newest signature shoe. Reebok unveiled the JJ IV Valor, a shoe Watt began designing before signing with the Cardinals. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year also enlisted the help of Tillman’s widow, Marie. […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has got to be one of the nerdiest players in the NBA. That’s not a knock, by the way–the league definitely has its fair of unique personalities and hobbyists, and Fox is one of its proudest. But of those hobbyists and passionate fans, Fox is arguably the most out and […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is officially getting his first signature shoe with Jordan Brand. The 20-year-old was asked to comment about this huge milestone in his career following Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, and Zion could not help but get emotional in discussing his journey. Zion said that he has his family to […]

Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate reportedly elected not to renew its partnership with Nike after their contract expired last April 13. Yup, this will likely signal the end of Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature line. Previous reports indicated that Kobe was no longer happy with his Nike deal and was leaning towards making his […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, and he did it all with signature sneakers on his feet. Given the most recent news of the icon’s estate and Nike cutting ties, though, this specific post is about Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. Bryant entered the NBA in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker is as shocked as everyone following reports that Nike did not renew Kobe Bryant’s contract with the company, which expired last April 13. After all, the late NBA icon has been with the sporting giant since 2003 and produced 11 signature shoes. To this day, a lot of current […]

In his prime, Jamal Crawford was one of the most lethal scorers out there, whether he was part of the starting lineup early in his career or when he embraced a sixth man role later on. Among his many scoring outbursts, he cited one as probably the most memorable not because of what happened in […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum now has a signature shoe called CJ 1 with Li-Ning. This marks the first signature shoe released by the popular shoe company from China since Dwyane Wade’s line in 2018. McCollum debuted his CJ 1 on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans (via B/R Kicks). Introducing the CJ 1, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ game-worn “USA” Kobe Twos which was gifted by Kobe Bryant himself back in 2002 reportedly fetched a whopping $156,000 price tag at Heritage Auction, via ESPN‘s Nick DePaula. According to James, it was his “most fond moment” together with the late Lakers icon during the early stages of his […]

One lucky NBA fan shared an unforgettable moment with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday after receiving his game-worn shoes. As the Greek Freak made his way back to the locker room at Fiserv Forum after the Bucks dispatched the Sacramento Kings, 128-115, he made sure to give a young fan a nice souvenir […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Gordon Hayward has been playing in shoes honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Hayward has been sporting his signature Anta Hayward 2s, but this pair has an ode to his personal link with Bryant. The snakeskin shoes (a nod to the “Black Mamba”) feature No. 24 on the heel, and the […]

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is looking to take his shoe game to the next level as he debuts the Jordan Why Not Zer0.4 on the floor in the 2020-2021 NBA season. The nine-time All-Star shared on Twitter that he was able to reflect on the previous events in American society especially regarding the […]

James Harden isn’t exactly the most loved name out there at this very moment. He’s been trying to force his way out of the Houston Rockets, and is currently on the brink of changing the landscape of the NBA as we know it. The folks over at Adidas thought it would be a great idea […]

It’s not everyday that a 22-year-old gets his own signature shoe, so it’s no surprise that Trae Young was overwhelmed with excitement after it has been revealed the Atlanta Hawks superstar will be launching his first-ever signature shoe. The kicks are called the “Trae Young 1,” made in collaboration with Adidas (per footwearnews.com). The news […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played a big role in Nike developing a signature shoe for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving back in the day. James, who signed a lifetime contract with Nike in 2015, told Allie Clifton and Richard Jefferson on the “Road Trippin’” podcast that he made sure the sports apparel […]

If there’s any time Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors would need to relive their “We Believe” mantra, it’s this upcoming season 2020-2021. After a horrible 2019-2020 campaign, the Warriors are looking to earn their respect back in the league as they try to compete for a playoff comeback this year. In line with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the shocker of free agency by signing reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell, and it did not take long for the 6-foot-7 bruiser to fully embrace the Laker nation. Following his surprising move, Harrell revealed his signatures sneaks, the TREZZ1. Of course, the new kicks will feature […]

At the end of the 2019-2020 NBA season, few players had raised their profile more than the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. The 31-year-old is coming off an NBA Finals appearance in his first year in South Beach, and aside from emerging as the face of the Heat and establishing himself as one of the league’s […]

In July of 2019, Zion Williamson signed the largest shoe deal a rookie had ever received with Jordan Brand. So, it should come to no surprise that a signature shoe for Zion is on the way. Jordan Brand announced that Williamson’s shoe the ‘Jordan Z Code’ is set to be released in January of 2021, […]

Last week, Jordan Brand announced that Zion Williamson’s first signature shoe is going to be released in January of 2021, with more details to come. A signature shoe is a massive deal and is usually only reserved for MVPs and perennial All-Stars, but Zion was given his after having played only 24 games in the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is lacing up hundred of kids in his native city of Saginaw, Michigan, offering 550 pairs of his signature Converse shoes at the First Ward Community Center. “Draymond has never forgotten where he comes from. He loves this city,” said Eric Henderson, who helps lead an education program at […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson signed a lucrative deal with Jordan Brand last year, and is on the verge of his first signature shoe. Zion’s shoe, reportedly set to launch in January of 2021, will be called the Jordan Z Code, per Shawn Krest of Sports Illustrated. Williamson has barely even gotten his NBA […]

Nike, unfortunately, messed up the Kobe Bryant signature sneaker release and now resellers are profiting off of Bryant’s tragic death. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, the SNKRS app was hacked by bots who are trying to sell Bryant’s shoes and jerseys for a lot more than they are worth: That’s all well and good, […]

The debut New Balance signature shoe for Los Angeles Clippers forward and Fun Guy Kawhi Leonard will be released on Thursday. Fittingly, it’s inspired by the biggest shot in Leonard’s career: Kawhi Leonard's first @newbalancehoops signature sneaker releases this Thursday. The KAWHI '4 Bounces' is inspired by his game-winning shot against the 76ers last year […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker with Under Armour has been revealed. The Sixers center signed a five-year deal with the shoe company in 2018. Embiid will be wearing these new kicks when the Sixers face the Orlando Magic on Friday: Game Day! Excited to finally show off my @uabasketball Embiid One. Available 9.18 […]

Allen Iverson and Houston Rockets star James Harden have partnered to produce a collaboration between Adidas and Reebok for the new Question Mid “OG Meets OG.” The bold black-and-red pattern pays homage to the Rockets star and league’s leading scorer, a title Iverson held four times during his playing career. Speaking with GQ Magazine, Iverson […]

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is releasing his second signature shoe: The Zoom Freak 2, one that borrows heavily from the sneaker legacy that the late Kobe Bryant left during his time with Nike. The Milwaukee Bucks star has been known to be a fan of the Kobe line of sneakers as well as close to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry finally got a signature sneaker about half a decade into his NBA career. It may have been a tad bit late, but it did take him a little while in the league before he turned into a full-fledged superstar. Once he got over his ankle issues and stayed healthy, […]

Heads up to all the sneakerheads and Dallas Mavericks fans out there: we have just been given an official release date for the highly-anticipated first-ever Luka Doncic signature Jordan Brand shoe. Surprisingly, it’s set to drop sooner than initially expected. This is via Matt Galatzan of SI. The shoe, which is called the Doncic’s Air Jordan […]

The history of Michael Jordan’s signature sneakers line dates all the way back to 1984, when Nike offered the young Bulls star a five-year deal worth $500,000 annually. Designed by Peter C. Moore, the original Air Jordan variant is still a hot item on markets around the globe, but you’d better bring your wallet. In […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently went on a 20-minute Q&A with Bleacher Report, and the 38-year-old addressed a fair amount of interesting questions from NBA fans and media personalities alike. From his best buddy LeBron James to the controversial All-Star Dunk Contest last February, Wade opened up quite a bit. One of the more […]

Derrick Rose is one of eight players in NBA history to have at least 10 consecutive signature shoes with a brand. That’s what happens when you’re the youngest MVP in league history. Rose joins Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Allen Iverson and Kevin Durant as the only players to have […]

Soon-to-be No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Sabrina Ionescu is being heavily courted by one of her NBA idols to join Under Armour. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is hard at work, hoping to convince the University of Oregon star to join the UA family of athletes. Ionescu, who owns the NCAA record for […]

Earning a signature shoe deal is a right of passage for any NBA superstar. From a young age, players around the globe dream of signing that big contract, then lacing up in their own kicks. This holds true for some of the greatest of all time, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Michael […]

Nike had previously been prohibiting new shoe releases in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death. However, it appears the marquee brand just rolled out a new Kobe Bryant signature shoe called the “Mamba Fury” (via Pat Benson of Forbes): In a time when everyone needs some good news, Laker Nation just received something to cheer […]

The past year or so has been absolutely brutal for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. In last season’s Finals, the two-time NBA champion suffered a career-threatening Achilles injury prior to his former team, the Golden State Warriors, famously falling to the current defending champs, the Toronto Raptors. Fast forward some months later, and just when […]

Among his many accolades, Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has GQ cover to add to his list of achievements. The former NBA MVP shares the cover of the illustrious men’s fashion magazine with co-star and teammate James Harden. In an interview with the magazine, Westbrook boldly came out against the “signature sneaker” trend, […]

Like many others, Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie was saddened by the loss of Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In light of this tragic loss, Dinwiddie has dropped a new signature shoe to honor the Lakers legend and his daughter, Gianna. According to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, 100 percent of net proceeds during […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the Lakers coaching staff will all wear Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers on the bench on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Friday is the first game the Lakers are playing since the tragic death of Bryant: Frank Vogel says the Lakers coaching staff will all wear Kobe […]