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5 hours ago
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這對Converse是從Minecraft世界走出來嗎？獨一無二3D列印特製款衝擊視覺設計
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16 hours ago
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts new Converse SHAI 001 during NBA Finals win
The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts new Converse SHAI 001 during NBA Finals win appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Oklahoma City Thunder completed their ultimate goal by bringing their franchise its first NBA Championship. Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also made history by becoming just the fourth player ever to win Regular Season MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season. Almost immediately after the final buzzer sounded, SGA was ready for the moment with a 'Trophy Gold' pair of his signature Converse SHAI 001 ready in-hand. Advertisement Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! The Oklahoma City Thunder went into the halftime break with a one-point deficit, but after Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton went down with an early injury, it was only a matter of time before the home Oklahoma City crowd would make its presence felt. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 29 points, five rebounds, and 12 assists while adding two key blocks on the defensive end. He was undoubtedly the best player in the NBA all season and it his accolades came at an opportune time, the same year his signature Converse SHAI 001 sneaker debuted. Converse was quick to put together a championship spot for their star athlete shortly after the Game 7 win. Converse SHAI 001 'Trophy Gold' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has kept a common theme in dedicating his SHAI 001 colorways to members of his family. The 'Charm Black' pair is after his mother, the 'Ares Grey' after his son, the 'Hail Clay' after his wife, and the 'Masi Blue' after his brother. Advertisement This pair, however, is rightfully reserved for SGA himself and the feat he was able to accomplish during this season. The Converse SHAI 001 is shown in an all-gold colorway to resemble the shine of the Larry O'Brien trophy. Another milestone in Gilgeous-Alexander's life is enshrined in his signature sneakers for a moment he'll always carry with him. While there's no word on a public release for the 'Trophy Gold' colorway, the debut color palette of the Converse SHAI 001 is expected to arrive sometime during the fall season of 2025. Related: Nike Kobe 5 'Year of the Mamba' updated look Related: Nike Air Max 1 'Batman' coming Fall 2025
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Tyler, The Creator Hates Your New Podcast: ‘We Need Electricians'
No, Tyler, The Creator doesn't want to listen to your new podcast, bro. The rapper and producer sat down with The Cut to talk about his latest Converse collab and was asked if there are any podcasts that he listens to, given his public disdain for them. More from Billboard If Tyler, The Creator Were President, He Would 'Take Podcast Mics Away' Slick Rick Releases Cinematic 'VICTORY' Short Film Starring Nas, Idris Elba & Giggs Lil B & Kevin Durant Reignite Feud After NBA Star's Trade: 'You Was Once a Thing, I'm Still That' 'I think we give a lot of people who aren't smart and just want attention platforms to be loud and incorrect, and other stupid people follow them,' he said before asking whatever happened to being good at a trade. 'Where are the people with skills? We need electricians, we need more drummers, painters, teachers. Everybody with a mic is crazy. I just think that sh– is gross.' However, he did make sure to bring up a couple of pods that have been able to grab his attention. Deante Kyle (Grits & Eggs Podcast) is sick, and The Cutting Room Floor is sick. Those are two podcasts that are in the right direction.' If you recall, Tyler has been anti-podcast for at least a year. Back in December, in his Billboard cover interview, he said podcasts would be on the chopping block first if he ever took office. 'If I was president,' he said, 'The first thing I would do is take podcast mics away from n—as.' Elsewhere in the interview, he was also asked about gatekeeping, and of course, he had some interesting things to say. 'Love gatekeeping,' he told the outlet. 'Everything is not for everyone, and that's OK. People have to stop wanting to be invited into everything; it's OK to not be into something, bro. It's cool, it's chill.' And while he did admit that gatekeeping music 'is a little weird,' he's pro-gatekeeping places to eat and fashion. 'Gatekeeping music is a little weird, but when it comes to companies, restaurants, and clothing — like certain restaurants that some people really love can get f—ed up because someone makes a TikTok and now everything is sold out. This small thing they loved and enjoyed is no longer available for them to enjoy because everyone wants in on this new thing to feel like they're part of something. That's when I'm like, no, f— that, gatekeep your restaurant.' He added: 'When people are like, Where'd you get that from? We good. ID on Tyler's so and so? No, we good. Let me have my thing; you might not look that fire in it.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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2 days ago
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'Guess what?': Jaylin Williams, OKC Thunder can no longer be denied after NBA championship
Believe Aaron Wiggins' conviction. His bottled-up defiance, which spilled into the microphone without the aid of liquid courage — that would come later — and into the veins of the Thunder faithful. He didn't practice Tuesday's speech of champions. This blurb instantly destined for immortality, a toast that'd warm the hearts of Vikings. He sought the words earlier that morning, when the Thunder boarded its ceremonial bus to the Paycom Center, aiming for something that might resonate. The words left his mouth but weren't his alone. He translated the heart beats of those in the building who endured what he did and more. Advertisement From his lips to Oklahoma City's ears, this place could no longer be denied. 'My rookie season we won 24 games. Twenty-four games,' Wiggins reflected. 'But the best part about coming from that year is that the same people in this arena today, celebrating this championship, were there when we were winning 24 games. 'It was a point where they tried to call us 'the black hole of the NBA.' But four years later, when they mention the Thunder organization, when they mention Clay Bennett, when they mention Sam Presti, when they mention Mark Daigneault, and every single one of you in this arena — they gotta mention you as NBA champs.' Get your Thunder championship keepsakes Advertisement MUSSATTO: Why Thunder parade for NBA championship is symbolic of Oklahoma City's rise Before the sun rose, Oklahoma City lined the barricades outlining Walker Avenue. By the time it beamed, water bottles hot to the touch and pavement sizzling, thousands shed pounds in sweat. They waited hours to share this moment, even if brief. Large families and those solo. Young, babbling fans and wrinkled ones. A snake rested in a cart outside the Omni. A proper cowboy, with tattered suede boots, sat atop a horse amid the Scissortail Park crowd. There were vintage Sooners tees. So, so many Sooners. There was a Buc-ee's umbrella. A hand-drawn poster of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's fall SLAM Magazine cover. A Josh Giddey shirsey. A couple retroed Oklahoma City Hornets jerseys. There were thousands more of the members of this championship team, from Dillon Jones to Jalen Williams. Advertisement Tuesday morning, they all woke up fulfilled. The team that proudly played for them during a title season could speak for them, too. Triumphant. Chests out. Don Julio equipped. Their last day at work was the conclusion of the NBA season. And the coronation of a city that's long felt deserving of gold. Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared the gratification with everyone possible. Midway through Tuesday's parade downtown, he hopped off one of the team's buses to walk the streets in his signature gold Converse. More: How OKC Thunder won first NBA title: Relive playoff run by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co. Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds the Larry OÕBrien Championship Trophy for the crowd as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He waltzed shirtless, his shorts to his shins and a Canadian flag tied around his waist. He gripped a blue flag donning the Thunder's logo, proudly raising it like an Olympic torch bearer, waving the way to Oklahoman bliss. Advertisement He lifted children. He borrowed phones for selfies. He pinned fans to his breast and sweaty embrace. He let them palm the Larry O'Brien, their hands patting the trophy like a golden doodle. A man of the people. His people. Marching through his streets, a path he earned by sticking with them through 20-win seasons and the anguish of rebuilding, only to later help lead the way to one of the quickest organizational turnarounds in NBA history. Without the blockades, these thousands might've parted his path like Moses and the Red Sea. Jalen Williams, days after his alleged first sip of alcohol, hit the ground running. He left the Paycom Center with a bottles of Moet and tequila in one hand, 'feeling good, feeling loose.' Later, the Larry occupied that hand as he prompted the Scissortail crowd to grow louder. He gave them his vocal chords for a season. He only hoped for a return. Advertisement Before they left the park, Williams and Gilgeous-Alexander posed together. Williams clung to the trophy, an image of a crowned Kobe Bryant on his shirt and Bryant's original Adidas on his feet. This partner-in-crime was now vindicated himself. Gilgeous-Alexander, whose arm wrapped around his 24-year-old co-star, dangled a championship belt over his shoulder. More: Jaylin Williams' speech and our favorite moments from OKC Thunder NBA championship parade Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams celebrates during as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Center Isaiah Hartenstein lifted the trophy reflexively. His hoists of Larry synced with 'O-K-C' chants. He hardly needed a reason. That he could lift it sufficed. He emceed this antsy crowd with a magnificent prop. Advertisement Twice Wiggins looked back on the history this Thunder team picked up. The predecessors who neared this dream and fell short. Whose jerseys still lived in the crowd, whose legacy lived in their facilities, whose remnants occupied the staff and front office, and whose foundation helped this crew climb and do what they never could. Those memories were relevant on this day. Wiggins ensured they amplified this celebration, not died. 'Where Nick Collison at?!' Wiggins screamed amid his morning speech. 'Where Nick at?' Collison, a member of the Thunder front office, rose to an ovation. Mayor David Holt introduced SGA as 'the greatest player to wear the uniform.' If there were smacked lips among the crowd, they went unheard beneath the deafening cheers, a park full from the stage to those who stood atop the hills. Advertisement It's a heavy mantle considering Kevin Durant's talent and Russell Westbrook's dedication. SGA's crown, with neatly stitched braids, felt fitting. And this crowd, which stomached rebuilds and the shortcomings of the first potential dynasty, didn't refuse the title Holt so freely passed along. Gilgeous-Alexander was who allowed them to scream from the mountaintops. To stand atop the globe, even if the braggadocio is only this potent for the next calendar year. More: What to know about OKC Thunder offseason: Draft picks, contracts after winning NBA title Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt reacts after Jaylin Williams cursed at Scissortail Park as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. What SGA and his Thunder brought home lasts forever. A win that allows it to fill Oklahoma City's streets with unabashed glee. That golden, 30-pound representation of belonging. Advertisement As the afternoon neared its end, Jaylin Williams took the stage seemingly with the blood alcohol level of Homer Simpson and the crowd control of Steve Austin. His words, more profane than Wiggins', held the same pride. 'They said we was too young,' Williams shouted. WHAT? 'They said Oklahoma shouldn't have a team.' WHAT?? 'But guess what?' WHAT??? 'We the f—n champs!' That much was undeniable. Pre-order our new Thunder championship book REQUIRED READING: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is just getting started after winning first NBA title with Thunder Joel Lorenzi covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Joel? He can be reached at jlorenzi@ or on X/Twitter at @joelxlorenzi. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Joel's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder arrival in full effect after NBA championship parade
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2 days ago
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Can Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander make the squeak squeak squeak of Converse a force again on the court?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy and his new Converse signature basketball shoe, the SHAI 001, after defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Finals. (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puzzled people when he debuted his signature Converse shoe during All-Star weekend. Converse? Where Chuck Taylor retros reside? Sure, Gilgeous-Alexander — known simply as SGA — was a rapidly improving player on a rapidly improving Oklahoma City Thunder team. But him as the face of a fading performance sneaker outfit didn't compute. Advertisement Fast forward to the NBA Finals. Moments after the Thunder's 103-91 Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, SGA ascended the stage to accept his most valuable player trophy with a golden colorway of his signature shoe hanging from his neck. Then on Tuesday, SGA doubled down, enjoying the championship parade with 'Trophy Gold' Converse SHAI 001s on his feet. Who would have thought Oklahoma City would become a flash point of foot fashion. And during Paris Fashion Week no less, when big brands from Nike and New Balance to Adidas and Asics introduce new product lines. Read more: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to NBA title, and the Clippers must be cringing Advertisement Nothing enhances marketing like winning, and SGA is the undisputed NBA victor of the season. He's the anointed MVP of the regular season as well as the Finals, leading the league in scoring and doing it all with an impish grin and requisite humility. As creative director of Converse, the shoe fits. 'I'm able to essentially do whatever I want to do with the shoe. How it's going to play out, the ball is really in my court,' SGA told Boardroom TV in December. 'It's something that I could imagine every athlete would want to ask for, to try and tell their story and show themselves to the world how they want to do it. To have complete control, it's a blessing.' But can SGA elevate Converse from the bargain rack? His SHAI 001s aren't grandpa's Chuck Taylor All-Stars, those classic shoes of timeless design consisting of a white toe cap over cotton canvas adorned with a distinctive All-Star logo. Advertisement They made a comeback last year when presidential candidate Kamala Harris wore them but Converse recorded year-over-year sales declines of 15% or more in each of the last three fiscal quarters. Chuck Taylor was a semi-pro basketball player and traveling salesman for the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in the early 1920s when he designed the shoe. By the 1950s nearly everyone on a basketball court wore them, but they declined in popularity by the end of the 1970s before enjoying a comeback as nostalgic casual footwear. A few years after going through bankruptcy, Converse was swallowed up by Nike in 2003 for $305 million. So, technically, SGA is just another massively paid shill for Nike, standing in line behind Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Selena Williams, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rory McIlroy. But by aligning himself with an all-but-forgotten underdog of a brand, SGA has an opportunity to author a chapter in the signature shoe wars that could rival his already substantial accomplishments on the court. Advertisement There is one problem. The Shai 001 won't be available for sale until the fall. Converse can't capitalize on OKC and SGA fans wanting to rock the golden "butter" footwear of their new hero, and wanting them NOW. Read more: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton latest to succumb to torn Achilles during NBA playoffs A limited release, at least, did take place in downtown Oklahoma City for two hours Tuesday before the parade. Aligning with a current player always involves an element of risk for a shoe company. Converse learned this firsthand in 1997 when it dropped Latrell Sprewell as an endorser and spokesman after the NBA star choked coach P.J. Carlesimo during a Golden State Warriors practice. Advertisement And the risk isn't always about misbehavior. Puma unveiled the Hali 1, its first shoe in collaboration with the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton on the day this year's NBA Finals began. Haliburton tore an Achilles tendon in Game 7 and will miss most, if not all, of next season. So Converse must continue to be quick on its feet to capitalize on its so far fortunate choice of SGA to represent the brand. He's only 26 and displays leadership and other qualities of a role model in addition to otherworldly hoop skills. Can Converse become relevant again in the performance space? Can SGA become as linked to the brand as Chuck Taylor? First the shoes must hit the market. One step at a time. "I wanted to create something new," SGA told Boardroom TV. "I wanted to bring Converse into my world and have Converse through my lens.' Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
