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Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
First Look at the Converse SHAI 001 "Masi Blue"
Name:Converse SHAI 001 'Masi Blue'Colorway:Masi BlueSKU:N/AMSRP:$130 USDRelease Date:Fall 2025Where to Buy:Converse Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderhas unveiled a new colorway for his signature shoe. TheConverse SHAI 001has been unveiled in a 'Masi Blue' hue ahead of the NBA Finals. This particular shade of icy blue is a direct tribute to his younger brother, Thomasi, nicknamed 'Masi,' reflecting his 'stoic and cool as ice' demeanor. It features a sleek, futuristic construction with a zip-closure design and minimalist branding, making it suitable for both on-court performance and off-court lifestyle wear. The 'Masi Blue' colorway also subtly aligns with the Oklahoma City Thunder's home jersey colors. This 'Masi Blue' release is part of a series of SHAI 001 colorways, each dedicated to a member of Gilgeous-Alexander's family, including 'Hail Clay' for his wife, 'Ares Grey' for his son and 'Charm Black' for his mother. The Converse SHAI 001 'Masi Blue' is expected to launch in the fall.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Announcement Before NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Announcement Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 season that saw him earn his first NBA Most Valuable Player award and finish as the league's scoring champion with 32.7 points per game. Advertisement Gilgeous-Alexander also collected Western Conference Finals MVP honors after averaging 31.4 points, 8.2 assists and 5.2 rebounds in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Wednesday, just one day before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed a new colorway of his signature Converse SHAI 001 sneaker on Instagram. The fifth installment in his SHAI 001 line is dubbed "Masi Blue," a tribute to his younger brother Thomasi, whose nickname "Masi" inspired both the color and dedication. In the reveal video, Gilgeous-Alexander wrote, "SHAI 001 : MASI BLUE. Dedicated to the one that remains stoic and as cool as ice under pressure, my brother Masi. This one is for you." The SHAI 001 'Masi Blue' features a full tonal blue upper with a sleek, zip-closure design and minimalistic branding. Advertisement The colorway draws parallels to the Thunder's home jerseys while retaining a distinct, familial narrative meant to honor Thomasi's "cooler than ice" demeanor. This is the latest in a series of SHAI 001 releases that celebrate members of Gilgeous-Alexander's family: the "Hail Clay" release for his wife Hailey, the "Ares Grey" for his son Ares and the "Charm Black" colorway dedicated to his mother, Charmaine. Converse plans to release "Masi Blue" in Fall 2025. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Adams-Imagn Images The 2025 NBA Finals will tip off on Thursday with a Western Conference champion Thunder facing off against the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers. Advertisement The Thunder secured home-court advantage by finishing the regular season with a league-best 68-14 record, a franchise high, and took out the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals. Indiana reached the Finals by defeating the New York Knicks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, powered by All-NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton and All-Star Pascal Siakam. Related: Shaquille O'Neal Makes Strong Statement Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors Related: Damian Lillard Sends Strong Message to Bucks Teammate Amid Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
