Over the years, Nike Basketball has designed sneakers for some of the very best ballers throughout the history of the sport. When you have people like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant representing the brand as signature athletes, you know you're in good company.
Earlier today, a new athlete began his story as the newest addition to the esteemed Nike Basketball family - Kyrie Irving. The Cleveland Cavaliers Point Guard was announced as Nike's latest signature athlete through a special event held in New York City. The event was hosted by former NBA player Kenny Smith, and Irving himself was on tap to talk about his new shoe, the Kyrie 1.
Hit the jump to get the details on Nike's newest signature hoops shoe.
