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When Nike announced that the New York Knicks star guard, Jalen Brunson wouldn’t be getting his own signature sneaker you could almost hear the city collectively groan, but now the swoosh brand might’ve just thrown some salt in the wound as they’ve decided to welcome Knicks nation latest arch nemesis into their family, Trae Young.
According to Sneakernews, Nike has announced that the Atlanta Hawks franchise player has signed with Jordan Brand and you already know Knick fans across the globe are yelling “WTF?!” While Trae has been a sneaker free agent for quite some time now, the man has been garnering interest from the big brands and some independent ones for a hot minute, but as most athletes know, the Swoosh and Jordan brand are still top tier and when they come a-knocking, you answer the door.
Though he has had his own signature adidas Trae Young 3 and Trae Unlimited, Young ultimately decided to go with the biggest dogs in the yard and has been signaling his intention for a while now. In a recent interview with Jordan Brand, Trae explained what it means to be a part of the Jordan Brand family and what led him to this moment.
Per Sneakernews:
When you look at the Jumpman, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
Trae Young: When I look at the Jumpman, the first thing that comes to mind is the culture. Jordan Brand sets the tone for hoops culture and personifies greatness. The Jumpman really speaks for itself and I’m excited join the family.
What did it feel like the first time you put on a pair of Jordans?
As a kid, you always dream of lacing up in your first pair of Jordans. You put on that first pair, you feel invincible and like you can take on the world. As a kid, I always puffed out my chest a bit more when I had my Jordans on.
Man, if Nike doesn’t give Jalen Brunson his own line by next year New York Knick fans might have to riot. Just sayin.
No word on when the Trae Young Jordans will release but y’all already know most heads in the A will be rocking them whenever they see the light of day.