Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Line to Secure Signature Shoe Deal This Summer
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is reportedly set to receive a signature shoe this summer.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of fighting for the top seed in the Western Conference. As they have already clinched a 50-win season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is battling for the league's Most Valuable Player Award as he leaps into superstardom.
NBA Insider Shams Charania broke the news that the Thunder star is going to have a new business venture this summer earning a signature shoe deal.
"On the court Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, MVP candidate he is on a max contract through 2027...but off the court, [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] is going to be a sneaker free agent in September, he is with Converse right now, his contract expires in September. Industry sources tell me [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] is the next star in line to receive a signature shoe deal," Charania reported on his show Run It Back.
The NBA Insider reiterated that there are several companies showing interest in Gilgeous-Alexander who will get a signature shoe deal in September.
The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has seen his popularity rise with his on-court production these past two seasons. From being in commercials to his growing Instagram following waiting for his next lyrical caption, Gilgeous-Alexander has the chance to be the next face of the NBA.
With shoes such a big part of basketball, and fashion such a part of Gilgeous-Alexander's identity, it only makes sense that the max contract guard gets a signature sneaker this summer.
Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30 points, five rebounds, six assists, leads the league in steals (2.1) and a block per game. The Thunder superstar is one of the most efficient scorers in the NBA shooting 54 percent from the floor, 36 percent from beyond the arc and 87 percent at the charity stripe.
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