Kyrie Irving has made statements with his colorful and creative signature sneakers since joining the Celtics. But what about the statements written on those shoes?
ESPN’s basketball shoe expert, Nick DePaula, took a close look at the hand-written messages Irving and other NBA stars have scribbled onto their soles. The subtle notes — from acronyms to quotes to mysterious references — have increasingly become a trend in the NBA, according to DePaula, who also “decoded” the messages on the shoes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and others.
Here’s the meaning behind the scribbles on Irving’s shoes:
