With the draft already in the rearview mirror and the free agency frenzy dominating the headlines, it seems like the NBA is doing their best NFL impression, as they have seemingly created a year long newsfeed of coverage. With Nike well immersed within the DNA of the NBA (apologies for all of the acronyms), its latest creation from the Nike Hyperdunk lineage is rather intriguing as it arrives in the form of the Nike Hyperdunk 2015.
With notable stars such as Paul George at the helm of this product, it seems rather necessary to take a look at the litany of Hyperdunk products that date all the back to 2008.
So, without further adieu, take a peek at the latest edition of Nice Kicks Throwback Thursday featuring the Nike Hyperdunk Series.
Nike Hyperdunk
Year: 2008
Key Endorsers: Kobe Bryant and the 2008 Men’s Olympic National Team
In 2008, Nike unveiled the latest innovative silhouette that aimed at taking the basketball world by storm – that model would be the Nike Hyperdunk. Debuting Flywire technology and Lunar cushioning to the hardwood, the Nike Hyperdunk would be a first of its kind.
Utilizing a clean toe-box and adjacent structuring, the Nike Hyperdunk would go on to be sported by lead endorser Kobe Bryant and members of the “Redeem Team” as they captured Gold in Beijing. This model would also debut a slew of memorable commercials such as the USA Basketball ad featuring the iconic Marvin Gaye and the ever so popular footage of Kobe Bryant “jumping” over an Aston Martin, as seen below.
