Fashion
When did Wemby become an ambassador for Louis Vuitton
2023
1998: Drafted 9th overall by Milwaukee and traded before ever playing a game for them.
Dirk
2022-23: Became the first player in NBA history to average 30+ PPG on 65%+ true shooting.
Joel Embiid
1994: This player was on the court when the NBA Finals were interrupted by the O.J. Simpson chase.
Hakeem
What NBA player signed a lifetime Nike deal in December of 2015?
LeBron James
2019: Drafted despite suffering a foot injury that caused him to miss his entire rookie season.
MPJ
2002-03: Averaged at least 23 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks per game. No other player did it that season.
Kevin Garnett
2007: Captained the “We Believe” Warriors that upset the No. 1 seed Mavericks.
Baron Davis
What NBA player was announced as a Skechers Basketball athlete in October 2023?
Joel Embiid
2009: Drafted after scouts questioned whether he even had a true position in the NBA because he was considered too slow for a guard and too small for a forward.
James Harden
2018-19: Led the NBA in total steals despite averaging under 2 steals per game.
Paul George
1999: Became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 40-point game.
Kevin Garnett
This player became the first active NBA player to serve as Creative Director for a luxury fashion house.
Russell WestBrook
2013: Drafted one pick after the player many people considered the biggest steal of the entire draft.
Rudy Gobert
2013-14: Finished top 10 in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game.
Kevin Durant
2012: This player underwent ankle surgery after missing 40 games across his first three NBA seasons.
Stephen curry
This Finals MVP left Jordan Brand shortly after winning a championship and became the face of New Balance Basketball’s return.
Kawhi
2011: Drafted 30th overall despite winning National Player of the Year in college.
Jimmy butler
2008-09: Led the NBA in total rebounds despite not leading in rebounds per game.
Dwight Howard
1994: This player was featured in a rap album before winning his first NBA playoff series.
Shaq