Amid rumors of a $1 billion Nike deal topping LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Chinese giant Anta debut crazy ‘Halloween’ sneakers

2016 NBA champion Kyrie Irving faced a torrent of criticism in December 2022 after a series of controversial incidents on social media. As a result, Nike ended its eight-year partnership with the Dallas Mavericks star. Months after signing with Chinese giant Anta, Irving finally delivered big news to his fans.

Sources on the internet confirm that Irving has debuted his new sneakers after months of speculation surrounding his mysterious deal with Anta.

Kyrie Irving unveils exciting new sneakers

Irving was recently in Abu Dhabi for training camp for the 2023-24 season. During a training session, the eight-time NBA All-Star debuted the newly launched Anta Shock Wave 5 Pro. Interestingly, Irving wore a monochromatic “Halloween” version.

The sneakers are already available on trusted websites around the world. Priced at $188, including kick screws. This was one of the first pieces of hype for Kyrie ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season, where he will compete with Luka Doncic for his second NBA championship. Irving is not only the spokesperson of Anta, but also plays a huge role in the company’s management. After all, he serves as chief creative officer.

He previously signed with Nike, which earned him approximately $11 million from 2014 to 2022. The Mavericks star’s relationship with the $144 billion apparel giant is over.

Could an Irving trade top LeBron James?

LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion and Irving’s former teammate, also signed with Nike and made a ton of money through them. In 2015, James signed a lifetime contract, reportedly the largest single-athlete guaranteed contract in history.

However, we don’t know any details of Irving’s deal with Anta. Considering Irving also holds an executive position within the company, he’s likely making more than LeBron. Interestingly, the details of James’ deal were not made public, but it helped him become the first active NBA star to become a billionaire.

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