Sneakers Articles - Page 27

LaVar Ball makes a lot of wild and crazy statements, but he might actually have a point when it comes to the shoe deal that John Wall signed. Wall is a superstar in this league, but he still went almost two years without having a shoe deal before signing with Adidas in January. If it […]

When LaVar Ball took his kids overseas to Lithuania to play basketball, it instantly became a media hotspot and according to LaVar, that made some of the players on the team jealous of LiAngelo and LaMelo. “In Lithuania, everybody was like, ‘Melo!’ The old dudes was like, ‘We ain’t getting no love,’” LaVar recounted to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has been lighting it up in the NBA postseason, and an NBA Finals appearance would allow Durant to display his brand new signature shoes, the Nike KD11’s. As posted by Bleacher Report: First look at Kevin Durant's latest signature shoe, the Nike KD 11 pic.twitter.com/MeBvtpaNdB — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) […]

NBA athletes don’t scrimp around when it comes to their kicks. Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is no different. Some have been known to jettison their shoes in the middle of a game (sponsorship be damned) because it was uncomfortable. Most scribble inside references to the surface of the sneaks or rocking expensive classics […]

It had been rumored earlier this year by Nick DePaula of ESPN that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signature shoe would drop sometime in the fall. Giannis on Twitter seems to be confirming that it is at least coming, although he doesn’t give an exact date of when the “Greek Freak 1” will drop. Who is excited for the […]

Diversity has been the number one thrust in America’s pop culture for the past several years. Celebrities and important players in film, TV, and entertainment have continued to push towards a more diverse playing field. For them, non-Americans should have a fair share of the pie. This trend can also be observed in the sports […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry announced on Instagram that he will be wearing special signature sneakers prior to their game against the Washington Wizards last night. He stated that this was for the “My Brother’s Keeper Alliance,” supporting young men and boys of color in their pursuit of higher success in life.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BfwNhiNBzN6/?utm_source=ig_embed On […]

Since the start of the season, Donovan Mitchell has continued to impress with his solid performances for the Utah Jazz night in and night out. Despite being the 13th pick in last June’s draft, he is now one of the leaders for the Rookie of the Year award, establishing himself as a cornerstone of the […]

On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 148-124. It was a great night for the Thunder as they destroyed the Cavaliers on both ends of the floor. Also, the night was special for Paul George as he released his new signature shoe, PG2. “Pushing the envelope” with the new #PG2. @Yg_Trece […]

John Wall is on a big-time comeback, not in basketball, but in the shoe industry. The four-time NBA All-Star returns to Adidas for a five-year sneaker deal. Wall left the apparel company last September 2015.  The Wizards guard says that his decision to leave Adidas wasn’t easy as it was an eight-year deal that’s worth […]

Now that 2017 is over, we can look back on the incredible sneakers of this season worn by the NBA’s most prominent players. Whether Jordan, Nike, or Adidas, these sneakers have captured the imaginations of NBA fans. These shoes are both stylish and bold, embodying the spirit of the players that comfortably wear them. All […]

Following months of speculation, Jordan Brand has finally released the images of Russell Westbrook’s first signature shoe. It’s named the “Why Not Zero.1” and comes in the “Mirror Image” colorway. First look at the Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 “Mirror Image”, Russell Westbrook’s first signature performance shoe pic.twitter.com/Y0S8aUtujU — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) January 4, 2018 Russell […]

Fans of Russell Westbrook have a lot of reason to celebrate since last year as he has been named the league’s MVP, breaking the NBA’s triple-double record, and has recently led the turnaround of the Oklahoma City Thunder after their very slow start to the campaign. Now, they will have even more reason to be […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook has become one of the league’s biggest stars over last few seasons, which parlayed him into some huge endorsement deal and opportunities off the court. According to Tim Daniels of Bleacher Report, Westbrook is lined up for a signature shoe with Nike at some point next year while […]

Kyrie Irving is about to release his first signature shoe as a member of the Boston Celtics with his new Irving 4’s set to go out on sale on Dec. 16. The new shoe features a couple of interesting design choices, which include a zig-zag flex grove on the outsole, as well as confetti on […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not only going for basketball greatness. No, that wouldn’t be enough for Curry. The point guard wants to revolutionize the sneaker industry, not only with his signature shoes from Under Armour, but also in terms of how the company grew exponentially and continues to do so. Curry talked […]

The Ball family was once again part of a lot of headlines on Monday, as news surfaced about LaVar Ball deciding to pull out his son, LiAngelo, from UCLA. However, that does not mean he’ll be neglected by Big Baller Brand, as their CEO made it known that his second son will also receive his […]

Athletes have one of the greatest jobs in the world. They get the opportunity to play the game they love and get paid for it. That isn’t the exact case for every athlete but for the majority, they live and breathe the sport they play. In the same breath, those players have different motivations for […]

The good news just kept raining for the Milwaukee Bucks family, as Giannis Antetokounmpo finally secured a sneaker deal — choosing to go back to Nike only hours after his team secured a trade with the Phoenix Suns for Eric Bledsoe. Antetokounmpo was courted by brands like Adidas and Chinese brand Li-Ning throughout his offseason […]

Businesses across North America have not been doing well during the third quarter of this year, as it has been reported that their total revenue has gone down by 12 percent. That includes one of the biggest shoe and apparel manufacturers in the world, Under Armour, who have lost 5 percent of their revenue in […]

Carmelo Anthony’s ‘Melo M13’ won’t be the last model of his Jordan Brand line, at least that’s what the new Oklahoma City Thunder forward believes. In his recent report, ESPN’s Nick DePaula has claimed that Jordan Brand is discontinuing Anthony’s sneaker series. However, the 33-year-old denied the story and even called it “false news” following their […]

Proven to be the hottest sneaker free agent available this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a big decision to make coming into this training camp — choosing to remain with Nike or take his name and brand to competitors Adidas or Chinese brand Li-Ning. The Milwaukee Bucks Swiss army knife is coming off his best season […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball will debut his lighter, remixed signature sneakers, the Big Baller Brand ZO2’s at the beginning of this NBA season — and what better way to showcase their arrival into the league than to drop his second rap single, adequately titled “ZO2.” Ball went back to the lab this […]

After a decade of Jordan Brand dominating the NBA market, the league has taken a turn, with the now-retired Kobe Bryant leading the way as the league’s most popular shoe. Following an earlier report that Adidas has overtaken Jordan in popularity, the league has also taken a flip of the page in its most-popular athlete, […]

Since deciding to take his talents to China last year, Jimmer Fredette quickly established himself as a cut above the rest in the CBA. He has had a number of incredible performances, making him a scoring leader in the league, and leading to his growing popularity in the country. Not even completing a full season […]

Russell Westbrook is coming off not only an MVP season and a delightful summer after the team made key acquisitions to provide his support, but he also netted the most lucrative contract in sneaker history by inking a 10-year pact with Jordan Brand. While Westbrook has slowly come into the forefront of the brand, becoming […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2017-18 NBA season opener, the Big Baller Brand era will officially begin. After Lonzo Ball averaged a near triple-double and received the Las Vegas Summer League Most Valuable Player award, there is plenty of excitement in Los Angeles. With Ball playing for […]

Nike is set to release Kevin Durant’s new signature shoe, the KD10 “Numbers,” and it will be a historic one. Per Uproxx.com, the Numbers will have the distinction of being the first ever Nike signature basketball sneaker to feature a team’s logo. The Numbers, which will be released on October 1, will feature the Golden […]

It has been a wild and entertaining offseason for the NBA as blockbuster trades and free agent signings made it hard for fans to stay off social media. The Ball family, namely Lavar Ball, dominated the news cycle for most of the summer and there are no signs of them slowing down. Lonzo Ball has […]

While many stars are in line for getting their own signature kicks to debut in the league over the next few years, Adidas has had its reservations about giving up-and-coming dynamo Andrew Wiggins his own signature line. Just like Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, the 22-year-old shooting guard plays for a small market team, […]

Now that he is about to wind up his final season as a pro in the Chinese Basketball Association, Stephon Marbury has turned his focus on his signature shoe line, which he plans to reintroduce to the U.S. market starting this month. The former two-time NBA All-Star reportedly signed a deal with an off-price chain […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has made a lot of headlines since the start of the Summer League. He drew a lot of criticism for the dismal performance he had during their first outing, and had mixed reactions when he wore Kobe Bryant‘s Nike shoes and registered a huge 36-point game on Wednesday. During their […]

Klay Thompson has just received a timely gift from Anta, as his latest signature shoes, the KT2, will be released ahead of the NBA Finals. The announcement was made by the shoe and apparel manufacturer on their official Twitter account which included a photo of its latest colorway, called “Chase.” It will come in white […]

Kevin Durant received a timely gift from Nike, as his latest signature shoe, the KD10, has officially been released. The announcement for the latest sneakers of the former MVP and four-time scoring champion, comes exactly 10 years after his first signature shoe was released in 2007. A video was also made where Durant talked about […]

Yujia Hu, an Italian sushi chef, not only makes delicious food but his cuisine also has a special NBA look to it. Hu is a hardcore NBA fan and decided to show off his love for the league by making sushi that looks like the signature shoes of players like Kyrie Irving and James Harden. […]

Lonzo Ball was the subject of a lot of criticism on Twitter Thursday, after he revealed that his first signature shoe under Big Baller Brand has a $495 retail price. The twitterverse had a field day and did not hold back in letting the former UCLA guard know their thoughts about his sneakers and the […]

UCLA freshman and lottery pick hopeful Lonzo Ball was torn apart by the internet upon releasing his new signature shoe line the ZO2, including a standard and a premium model, along with a comfort slide pair. The premium ZO2 Prime will retail for $495, the most expensive non-limited edition shoe out to hit the market. Twitter obviously […]

Shoe and apparel brand Reebok will release a new version of Allen Iverson‘s signature sneaker, the classic Question Mid designed by L.A. designer Melody Ehsani, meant to celebrate the importance of the women in his life. The new campaign ad will feature all of Iverson’s daughters — Dream, Messiah, and Tiaura — along with their mother, Tawanna […]

Stephon Marbury may have last played in the NBA during the 2008-2009 season, but it doesn’t mean he’s not a basketball superstar anymore. The 6-foot-2 Georgia Tech product has become one of the most popular players in China where he has spent most of the past seven years. Just recently, he released his latest signature […]