It has been recently reported that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be signing an exclusive sneaker deal with the famous shoe company Skechers.
With Skechers not being the ideal go to shoe for basketball, this signing hopes to bring a whole new movement with Embiid leading the forefront of Skechers’ new basketball division.
According to Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov as per the Athletic ” A deal has not been signed yet, but Embiid wore a Skechers shoe for the first time during 76ers practice Wednesday with the brand’s performance staff on site as he begins to test out the sneaker, sources said.
Embiid will begin wearing the new Skechers shoe in games once the deal is fully complete, according to a source.”
It has also been reported that New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle and Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann are expected to sign with the shoe brand as well.