Months after Damian Lillard‘ first signature shoe surfaced online, adidas (XETRA:ADS.DE +0.61%) has officially unveiled the NBA star’s debut sneaker.
In anticipation for the release later this year, adidas Basketball debut the AE 1 in three different colorways. Edwards’ signature shoe focuses on speed and agility and is constructed with a flexible knit upper and a unique split tongue design. An innovative TPU overlay is introduced to enhance Edwards’ multi-directional movements. The shoe also ensures more ventilation and boasts the BOOST cushioning system for added comfort. For court grip the shoe also has a direction heringbone blades. Based on the promotional images, the AE 1 is set to drop in a three different colors, white and black, a salmon orange and orange and black. The inner lining and shoe silhouette sees the sock like lining extend as a part of the sneaker design. Edwards’ AE branding is on the tongue label for an added personal touch.
Among the top suitors for Damian Lillard there is one that he would have a more of a problem being dealt to according to a Miami Heat insider.
The Raptors is where Lillard would reportedly ‘make it ugly’, according to Ethan Skolnick – who heard from a reporter that is close with Dame’s agent.
“Toronto is a place that Dame would make it ugly,” Skolnick said on Five on the Floor. “He didn’t mention Chicago. He didn’t mention any other teams. He mentioned Toronto as a place that Dame would make it ugly. And I know for a fact, 100 percent, that this particular reporter has a great relationship with Dame’s agent and has for a very long time.”
Veteran NBA insider Marc Sten shared similar sentiments about Lillard’s feelings on the Raptors.
“The Toronto Raptors have convinced numerous teams around the league that their interest in trading for Lillard is genuine,” Stein said. “However, the uncertainty at this point stems more from gauging Toronto’s true willingness to push all the way forward with its Lillard pursuit when it’s believed that the All-Star guard, behind the scenes, remains so resistant to the idea of becoming a Raptor.
