Becoming a signature sneaker athlete is one of the highest honors an NBA player could receive. A personal shoe brand not only grants NBA players a chance to earn extra money but it also gives them an opportunity to become immortal. Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway and Allen Iverson have all built iconic shoe lines that still resonate with consumers today.
As sneaker culture continues to build popularity, we have seen more and more players receive their own signature shoe. So which NBA stars had the best signature sneaker debut? The Crossover ranked the best shoe introductions of current players, from LeBron James down to Lonzo Ball.