Sneaker moments are etched into our memories in ways that most of us will never forget. A lot of those memories come from our favorite players inking deals that land them signature sneakers, special colorways, or at the very least, some early access to dope kicks. But what about before those deals were made? The defining moments of a sneakerhead turned pro athlete sometimes come before the player even sets foot on an NBA court and for some, it comes between contracts. Check out Before The Deal: What The NBA's Best Players Wore Before They Got A Sneaker Contract.
Before The Deal: What The NBA's Best Players Wore Before They Got A Sneaker Contract
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