Skechers Shouts Out OG Anunoby’s Shoes In Knicks Win: ‘They Said It Couldn’t Be Done’
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The Knicks forward was spotted throughout the NBA finals series wearing basketball shoes from the popular mall brand.
Por Billboard | 15/06/2026
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA title over the weekend, taking home their first league championship since 1973 . And while all eyes were on the players’ moves on the basketball court, there were also a few eyebrows raised at one player’s choice of footwear. Knicks forward OG Anunoby was spotted throughout the NBA finals series wearing Skechers basketball shoes . Yes Skechers, the same brand that collaborates with Martha Stewart , also made the shoes worn by the now two-time NBA champ. GET THE LOOK SKX NEXUS $100 Buy Now AT SKECHERS Anunoby was spotted wearing the Skechers SKX NEXUS sneakers in a bright yellow colorway. The basketball shoes feature a lightweight carriage with reinforced ankle support and a grippy rubber sole made by Goodyear, the iconic tire manufacturer. A breathable mesh upper keeps your feet dry while a springy foam midsole is designed for both stability and responsive performance. Skechers says the shoe is a unisex style and their website has the SKX NEXUS available in eight colorways and men’s sizes 9 to 13 (Anunoby reportedly wears a size 15.5 shoe and it’s likely Skechers custom made a pair for him). ALSO AVAILABLE SKX NEXUS $100 Buy Now AT SKECHERS OG also sported a royal blue version and a pink pair of the Skechers basketball sneakers during the Knicks’ playoff run, though both colorways are sold out online. We like this black colorway seen here, which offers a sleek and fashion-forward silhouette for both on and off the court wear. Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the second half in Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals Getty Images Anunoby also wears the Skechers SKX REIGN basketball shoe, most recently sporting a neon yellow pair during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. BOLD SILHOUETTE SKX REIGN $185 Buy Now AT SKECHERS The high-top style features a cushy sock liner, a lock-down heel, and a mid-foot wrap for stability and a more secure fit. The shoe also features a carbon-infused plate for “explosive take-offs,” per a product description. What we like: the SKX REIGN gives off the trendy chunky basketball shoe look without actually being heavy and obtrusive. In fact, OG was able to soar to the basket in these sneakers, thanks to the lightweight materials and Skechers’ so-called “Hyper Burst Technology,” which the brand says is a “cushioning midsole that’s ultra-lightweight and incredibly responsive.” What we like: the SKX REIGN sneakers are manufactured with vegan materials, making this a winning sustainable pick. The Knicks win has brought renewed attention on Skechers’ line of performance footwear. The brand has long made shoes for everyth