Sneaker News Ever since Kyrie Irving and ANTA Basketball announced their partnership, the duo has been making all the right chess moves in the basketball shoe industry. Awesome Kyrie Irving shoes? Check. Lifestyle footwear on the way? Check. Now, ANTA and Kyrie welcome three new NBA athletes under the KAI umbrella as they look to gain even more space in the hoops market.
Caris Levert of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Jones Jr. of the LA Clippers, and Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks have officially joined ANTA Basketball as ambassadors of the all-new ANTA KAI 1 TEAM silhouette. The three will be showcasing the the model and its breadth of colorways throughout the rest of the NBA season.
“These guys are my brothers, players I’ve shared the journey with. Together, we aim to inspire the future of basketball and create a legacy that resonates globally.” says ANTA Basketball Chief Creative Officer Kyrie Irving.
The ANTA KAI 1 TEAM features several elements that allow it perform similarly to the chief KAI 1 signature model. Features include a full lockdown collar and heel stabilizer for enhanced fit, a midfoot nylon shank for support, a sidewall stabilizer bar, and a seamless welded upper.
The ANTA KAI 1 TEAM is available now directly from ANTA and DICK’S for $100.
