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Reebok has launched its first signature shoe for WNBA star Angel Reese, making her the second woman in league history to receive a Reebok signature model, and also features her as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26 WNBA edition, highlighting her rising influence in basketball and sneaker culture.
Caitlin Clark is reportedly set to sign an eight-figure endorsement deal with Nike that includes her own signature sneaker, joining other WNBA players with their own shoes. However, questions have been raised about the lack of a signature shoe for A’ja Wilson, despite her accomplishments and marketability. The delay in announcing a shoe for Wilson, who is a two-time champion and league MVP, raises concerns about the representation of Black women in the WNBA and the message being sent by shoe companies. While Clark's impending release is seen as a smart business decision, the absence of a shoe for Wilson is viewed as long overdue.
LeBron James congratulates WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on their back-to-back titles, expressing his desire for Wilson to have her own signature shoe. James gifted Wilson a custom pair of his Nike sneakers for Game 1 of the Finals, and she played in them throughout the series. Wilson, a Nike athlete, has received support from others in the basketball community for her own shoe, and while she is grateful for the recognition, she is patiently waiting for the opportunity.
Ja Morant's signature shoe release, the Hunger Ja 1s, has been cancelled after he was seen flashing a gun on a livestream. The sneakers were expected to be released on May 25 but are no longer listed on Nike or Finish Line shops. Morant was suspended from all team activities by the Memphis Grizzlies after the incident and the NBA is investigating the situation.