Photo: Kyrie Irving, ANTA Launch New Signature Shoe; Sign LeVert, Gafford, Jones Jr.

Julia StumbaughJanuary 8, 2025

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Three of Kyrie Irving’s current and former teammates will be representing his shoe brand this season.

The Dallas Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford, Cleveland Cavaliers’ Caris LeVert and Los Angeles Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. will wear a new signature shoe model from ANTA, the Chinese sportswear company Irving is partnered with, according to footwear reporter Nick DePaula.

Gafford, LeVert and Jones will play in the new ANTA KAI 1 “Team” model. The shoes are currently available in four colorways at a retail price of $100.

Nick DePaula @NickDePaulaKyrie Irving is also launching his new ANTA KAI 1 “Team” model — an affordable $100 signature silo shoe that LeVert, Jones Jr. & Gafford will also play in.

“We spent countless hours studying AAU and streetball players to create a shoe that meets their needs while reflecting my… https://t.co/2lbKILfXjD pic.twitter.com/D826Bg7K2R

All three of ANTA’s newest signings have played with Irving. Gafford and Jones Jr. both competed alongside Irving during the Mavs’ run to the NBA Finals last season, while LeVert joined him on the Brooklyn Nets during the 2019-20 season.

Irving announced he was joining ANTA as Chief Creative Officer and launching a signature shoe in July 2023.

Since then, Irving and the brand have collaborated on multiple sneaker lines as well in addition to the ANTA Hélà apparel collection.

Irving is currently sidelined on a week-to-week basis with a back injury, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. When available this season he has averaged 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists through 30 starts for the Mavericks.