The SoleSavy Podcast

2024 NBA Finals Sneaker Matchups & Storylines - Episode #197

Episode Summary

In this episode, we go over the biggest sneaker storylines of the 2024 NBA Finals. We discuss how a Jordan Brand signature athlete (Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum) will win a championship for the first time in over a decade, Kyrie Irving potentially winning a ring while wearing his first Anta signature sneaker after a public breakup with Nike, and longtime Nike executive Nico Harrison leading Dallas to the Finals. Other topics discussed are Jalen Brown's sneaker free agency implications, Jrue Holiday playing in the Nike Sabrina 2, and the notable absence of superstar representation from Nike, adidas and Under Armour.

Episode Notes

2:41 Jordan Brand signature Athlete will win a championship ring
5:59 Thoughts on Luka and Tatum Sneakers?
14:27 Kyrie potentially winning a championship in Anta Sneakers
19:36 Jalen Brown and Nike differences
23:03 Jason Kidd could become the first former signature athlete to win a championship since Bill Russell
27:26 Former Nike Exec, Nico Harrison could lead his team to a championship in only his third season as a GM
31:57 The absence of a Nike superstar in the championships
37:17 Michael Finley could win a championship from the front office
39:08 What brand has most to gain in this NBA Finals?