The new wave of NBA signature athletes continues to expand, as Sneaker Files reports that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is next in line over at Nike.
According to the site, the Nike D Book 1 will debut in Spring 2024. Information about the design and colorways has not been disclosed.
While Booker isn’t confirming the report, he left the door open when asked about the possibility of becoming a signature athlete by Kellan Olson of AZ Sports.
To date, Nike has released several special edition Booker-inspired sneakers, such as the Air Force 1 Low, Zoom Kobe 1, and Kobe A.D. Mid. If reports of the D Book 1 turn out to be true, he would join Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who recently unveiled their debut signature models with Nike and Jordan Brand, respectively. Last year, Booker signed a long-term extension with Nike that will tie him to the brand through 2029 according to Boardroom.
UPDATE (05/03): While a Nike Devin Booker signature shoe is indeed on the way, new reports from Sole Retriever suggest the sneaker will debut sooner than originally expected. The original leaks pointed to a Spring 2024 release date, however the pair is now slated to arrive during Holiday 2023. Furthermore, the name of the shoe, according to Sole Retriever, will be the Nike Book 1 and not the D Book 1 as originally rumored.
The Nike Book 1 is expected to retail for $150 and a “Clay Orange/Ice Peach-Campfire Orange” make up is positioned to be one of the first colorways to hit the market. Check back in the coming months for more updates.
