Matt Varga She’s in a multiple-way tie for second place behind Rebekkah Brunson, but we needn’t quibble with the exact numbers. Simply put, Chelsea Gray is among the winningest players in WNBA history, by virtue of a championship with the Los Angeles Sparks towards the start of her career and three with the Las Vegas Aces as a pivotal player in her prime. No doubt, neither the Duke product nor her squad have had enough wins, but opening night meant a moment to cherish the accomplishments already in the rearview.
For the occasion, the Three Stripes crafted a mismatch pair of the adidas Crazy Energy+, swapping between championship gold and similarly shining silver from left to right, imbuing the metallic shade either one eschews in its primary shade within the mesh foundation underneath. She’d later don this exact shoe for the Aces’ Opening Night.
Zooming out, the silhouette is now one of many futuristic hoops propositions from the German giant. However, most that the general public are familiar with are signature kicks from the likes of James Harden or Anthony Edwards. The Crazy Energy+, though carrying the torch of Kobe Bryant’s erstwhile roster with the brand, is a move to establish mainline icons, something also seen with the unreleased adidas 3-D printed basketball shoe.
All of this took place at a special event set at adidas’ Las Vegas flagship, where Gray nabbed her pair and fans were able to meet the star point guard. Sadly, it doesn’t appear that this Chelsea Gray adidas Crazy Energy+ PE colorway will be coming to the public any time soon, but you can browse from afar via the gallery below.
