NBA players covet a signature shoe, a privilege usually reserved for top-tier stars like LeBron and MJ, though some lesser-known players have achieved it.
As Vancouver Grizzlies' first-ever draft pick in 1995, "Big Country" Reeves had high expectations, leading to a signature shoe deal with movie franchise Warner Brothers, which prompted him to leave Nike.
Bryant Reeves
Matthew Dellavedova, with only modest stats, signed with PEAK for a signature shoe after winning an NBA Championship, and the Delly 1s were released globally.
Matthew Dellavedova
Bonner contacted New Balance on Twitter for his own sneaker after they stopped making basketball shoes, but Adidas provided him with his own personalized version instead.
Matt Bonner
Despite being the #2 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, Turner failed to live up to expectations, but his relationship with Li-Ning remains strong since signing a shoe deal.
Evan Turner
Peak saw value in George Hill and gave him a signature shoe. Now, after his endorsement deal expired, he's sporting his former teammate's signature sneakers: the PG 2.5s.