As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, NBA players are raising awareness for the infection through their sneaker choices.
This past Wednesday, when the Celtics played the Utah Jazz, Gordon Hayward wore a special pair of Anta GH1 sneakers dedicated to those who have been affected by the virus.
Anta, a Chinese brand company that sponsors Hayward, pledged $10 million in aid and $20 million worth of products to Wuhan, China, the region most affected by the coronavirus.
The sneakers feature orange and blue artwork on each shoe, representing the ancient Chinese mythical figures “God of Fire” and “God of Thunder.