Every sneakerhead had to start somewhere—even those who went on to get paid to endorse sneakers while playing the game they love. And we all, NBA players included, have a story about that sneaker that first caught our attention. We spoke to stars around the league to find out which sneakers motivated their love. Some are the sneakers they’re still wearing today, while others have gone in vastly different directions. Read on to find out which shoes first inspired the players below in their own words.
NBA Players Share the Sneakers That Got Them Started
NBA players share the sneakers that got them started.
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