Tony Parker/Kyle Lowry/George Hill/Rajon Rondo
photos via ZimbioWhen: 2012-Present
Shoes: PEAK Signature Models, Anta Rondo Models
If it seems like there was a long stretch between point guards getting signature shoes, that’s because there was. With most brands focusing on their heavy hitters, a plethora of players bolted to Chinese companies for bigger paychecks and shoes with their name on it. Tony Parker, Kyle Lowry and George Hill have all received sigs with PEAK, though Lowry is now with adidas. After rocking Reeboks and Nikes early on in his career, Rajon Rondo now has signature shoes from Anta.
John Wall
photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images via ZimbioWhen: 2014-2015
Shoes: adidas J Wall 1, adidas J Wall 2
After making the move to adidas from Reebok and rising in the ranks of NBA PG elite, John Wall became a signature athlete in 2014. The adidas J Wall 1 and J Wall 2 were worn on-court by Wall and others during their release tenure, however the DC PG decided to bolt from The Three Stripes and his shoe line during the second model’s run.
Kyrie Irving
photo by Elsa/Getty Images via ZimbioWhen: 2014-Present
Shoes: Nike Kyrie 1, Nike Kyrie 2
Kyrie Irving has had one of the more commercially successful signature lines as of late. The Nike Kyrie 1 and Kyrie 2 have taken well to fans thanks to both models’ ability to color block well and sell for a reasonable price. Killer crossovers from their namesake endorser have helped, too.
Stephen Curry
When: 2015-Present
Shoes: Under Armour Curry 1, Under Armour Curry Two, Under Armour Curry 2.5
Two shoes, two MVPs, the Under Armour and Stephen Curry contract has been pretty, pretty good so far. The Golden State superstar has become the best and most popular player in the league in the same span as his shoes have released. Now that’s good timing.
Damian Lillard
When: 2015-Present
Shoes: adidas D Lillard 1, adidas D Lillard 2
Dame Dolla has been cash money for Rip City. His sneaker line has proved respectable too, coming in at a relatively low price that makes it easy on wallets. Both the D Lillard 1 and D Lillard 2 have received a warm response, with Dame doing work in both models on the hardwood and in the booth.
Russell Westbrook
When: 2015-Present
Shoes: Jordan Westbrook 0
Crossing over, Jordan Brand gave Russell Westbrook his own signature shoe in 2015. Rather than render around his stop and go game, JB catered to his casual cache by making him a lifestyle shoe for off the court. Certainly a first, but then again so is Russ.
