In its 42-year history, Nike only bestowed just over 30 professional athletes (19 of them basketball players) out of the thousands they sponsored, with their very own signature editions. If you worked out the statistics behind the numbers, that is less than 1% out of all the athletes Nike endorsed, making it one of the most exclusive if not prestige “sports club” out there. Now, add one more to that roster as Kyrie Irving, Point Guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, officially joins Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant as Nike Basketball unveiled his very first signature sneaker, the Nike KYRIE 1
Flanked by former Point Guard now basketball analyst Kenny Smith, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and “Sir Charles” Barkley at a live New York City event yesterday evening, Irving recalled the moment when Nike executives mentioned about his very own signature edition and how the design team worked to have details of his personal life be represented in the footwear, including a tribute to his late mother. He also thanked members of the audience, which included fellow teammates LeBron James, Tristan Thompson, and his father Drederick for their unwavering support…
Release Date: 12/23/2014 (Tuesday)
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