Ever since New York Knicks guard Walt “Clyde” Frazier landed the first signature sneaker deal in NBA history, the best athletic brands have collaborated with star athletes to create sneakers that suit their individual games and personalities. Everyone knows about the big sneaker brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Converse, PUMA and Under Armour. But, the sneaker landscape has grown a lot in the past decade. In fact, all of these brands are China-based, allowing these players to establish a more global footprint for their personal brands.

Continue swiping to see the best NBA signature sneakers from smaller brands.

Rigorer AR1

Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers

The standout Los Angles Lakers guard earn his spot as a top notch scorer during the 2023 season. Now, he’s got a signature shoe and acts as the spokesperson for Rigorer, a long-time sports accessory brand.

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Anta KT9

Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors

Klay Thompson revealed his 2024 signature shoe during August in the Philippines. The sharpshooter’s 9th signature model is designed to handle abrupt stops, and provide superior cushioning. Anta and Thompson’s KT9 launched in 4 different colors ways, one of which is a player edition model for teammate Kevon Looney.

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Kyrie Irving x Anta Shock Wave 5

Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks

After a high profile separation from Nike in 2023, Kyrie Irving showed up to several summer basketball runs wearing a special pair of the Anta Shock Wave 5. Photos of Irving wearing the shoes has social media buzzing, and after not too long, Anta and Irving announced their official partnership. Kyrie’s plans for his involvement with Anta extend into apparel and branded merch.

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361° AG 4.0

Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets

NBA champion forward Aaron Gordon is on the 4th iteration of his signature shoe. 361º had its eyes on Gordon way back in 2016 during the dunk contest, and finally signed him in 2020. Gordon says he left Nike for 361º because of the company’s commitments to improvement and his ability to positively influence communities across the world.

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361° DVD/SD1

Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn Nets

After a couple seasons in his own independent signature shoe, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie found his sneaker home with 361º during his time with the Washington Wizards. Dinwiddie started pout wearing Aaron Gordon’s first shoe, and now has his own signature lineup.

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Li-Ning JB2 - Not Yet Released

Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler landed his white-hot sneaker deal during his time with the Miami Heat. Similar to Li-Ning’s first signature athlete from the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Butler’s line consists of a multitude of doorways and designs to choose from.

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Peak AW2 - Not Yet Released

Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors is one of the only NBA teams where most of the players have a non-Nike sneaker deal – Steph Curry is with Under Armour, Klay Thompson is with Anti and Draymond Green is with Converse. Andrew Wiggins is on his second signature shoe and even have a lifestyle model to compliment his off0the-court style.

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