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Paolo Banchero Honors Grandma with Unique Jordans
28 Apr
Summary
- Banchero's new Jordan shoe design is inspired by his grandmother's style.
- The sneaker features loud, bright colors like leopard print, pink, and purple.
- Franz Wagner also recently debuted custom Adidas resembling classic T-Mac shoes.
Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic is set to release a new Jordan sneaker next week, designed in collaboration with Nike. The inspiration for this unique shoe comes directly from his grandmother, Sheila, and her distinctive personal style. Banchero worked to incorporate her bold fashion sense into the design.
The upcoming Jordan release features a vivid color palette, including leopard print, pink, purple, red, and green. Banchero explained that these 'loud' colors remind him of his grandmother's closet, influencing his own sense of style growing up. This personalized sneaker honors his heritage and family.
Banchero's teammate, Franz Wagner, also recently garnered attention for his custom Magic-edition Adidas basketball shoes. These were designed to evoke the classic three-striped Tracy McGrady Adidas from the early 2000s, paying homage to another notable player.
Together, Banchero and Wagner are making headlines not only for the Orlando Magic's surprising 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons but also for their recent ventures into designing eye-catching footwear. Banchero continues a tradition of releasing player-edition Jordan shoes, with this latest design being a personal tribute to his grandmother.
