After a very public split with Nike in 2022, Dallas Maverick superstar point guard Kyrie Irving is ready to return to the sneaker market and release his latest ANTA Sports shoes to the masses and truth be told, it's not that bad.
According Sneakernews, Kyrie's new ANTA KAI 1 “Artist On Court” silhouettes are set to release this coming March 6th, and given the way he's been playing lately, we expect them to be a hit with Mavericks fans in Dallas and Kyrie loyalists around the world. While we're not sure if fellow NBA superstars will trade in Jordan, Kobe, or Adidas to wear a pair of these on the court, don't be surprised to see some rookies or G-Leaguers rocking them. the KAI 1s as they may want to land a deal of their own in the near future.
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Kyrie Irving's newest shoes recently debuted on the court when his Dallas Mavericks visited the Brooklyn Nets earlier in February. Now, the brand has officially announced the release date for the debut 'Artist On Court' colorway, which features a sleek purple colorway with vibrant hits of hot pink, royal gold and cream on the sole.
With a significant fan base, the Nike Kyrie series is one of the most successful in Nike Basketball history, although it ended on a somewhat sour note. Kyrie openly criticized his latest shoe – the Nike Kyrie 8 – on Instagram, and despite images of the Kyrie 9 being revealed via official Nike images, they were eventually taken down. With his Nike days behind him, Kyrie now looks forward to being the premier athlete for ANTA basketball, boasting an impressive roster of NBA players himself that includes Klay Thompson, Donte DiVincenzo, Gordon Hayward and more.
The ANTA KAI 1's are set to release on March 6th at the very reasonable price of $125. official webpage. Let us know if you'll be checking them out next week in the comments section below.