{"id":160188,"date":"2011-05-03T23:59:53","date_gmt":"2011-05-04T04:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=160188"},"modified":"2022-09-16T01:37:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T06:37:01","slug":"signature-showdown-worst-sneaker-sequels-part-ii-big-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/signature-showdown-worst-sneaker-sequels-part-ii-big-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Signature Showdown: Best and Worst Sneaker Sequels Part II (Big Men)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last Tuesday, we kicked off part I of our Signature Showdown series dubbed the Best and Worst Sneaker Sequels Part II (Wingmen). We highlighted the first and second models of the most celebrated signature basketball wingmen such as Michael Jordan, Grant Hill, LeBron James, Vince Carter and many more. Was the FILA The Hill better than the FILA Grant Hill II? Did the Nike Air Pippen I garner your attention more than the Nike Air Pippen II?<\/p>\n<p>Today, we bring you part II of  Signature Showdown: Best and Worst Sneaker Sequels. This time, we highlight the first and second signature shoes of all of the dominant big men to ever play. We showcase the primary and sequel shoes of players such as Shaquille O&#8217;Neal, Kevin Garnett, Charles Barkley and many more power forwards\/centers in part II. Which one of Shawn Kemp&#8217;s Kamikazes interested you the most? Was the Nike Air CB34 Barkley&#8217;s best? Again, we?re letting you make the decision.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <strong>Signature Showdown: Best and Worst Sneaker Sequels Part II (Big Men)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> Signature Showdown: Best\/Worst Sneaker Sequels Part I (Wingmen)<\/p>\n<h3>Shawn Kemp<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160292\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reebok Kamikaze I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1994-95<br \/>\nTeam: Seattle Supersonics<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds per game, appeared in all but three games for the Sonics.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160292\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reebok Kamikaze II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160292\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reebok Kamikaze II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1995-96<br \/>\nTeam: Seattle Supersonics<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Led the Sonics to a franchise-record 64 wins and their second NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, averaged of 23 points and 10 rebounds in the Finals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reebok created a couple of unique, one-of-a-kind designs for the one we call Reignman. Both, the Kamikaze I and II, featured an intriguing wavy, zigzag-esque element on the side; however, the Kamikaze II is the shoe that won over most sneaker enthusiast. It was also the shoe he wore while leading the Sonics to the Finals.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009137.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n <noscript><br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009137\/\">Which Shawn Kemp signature shoe was better?<\/a><br \/>\n <span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Kevin Garnett<\/h3>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160314\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160314\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Garnett I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160314\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160314\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Garnett I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1997-98<br \/>\n Team: Minnesota Timberwolves<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Signed a six-year, $126 million extension, averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160456\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Garnett III<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160456\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Garnett III<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1999-2000<br \/>\n Team: Minnesota Timberwolves<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Made the All-NBA Second Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While most remember Da Kid for rocking various colorways of the Flightposite, Nike laced him up in some incredible signatures before his move to adidas (and then to Anta). Garnett did not officially play in his second signature, the Nike Air Garnett II; therefore, we skipped that and put his first shoe head-to-head with the Nike Air Garnett III. Does the Nike Air Garnett have a chance against arguably the most popular Garnett shoe to date?<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009146.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009146\/\">Which Kevin Garnett signature was better?<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Patrick Ewing &#8211; adidas<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Attitude Hi <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Attitude Hi <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1986-87<br \/>\nTeam: New York Knicks<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Recorded 63 starts and 22 double doubles for the New York Knicks.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Conductor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Conductor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1987-88<br \/>\nTeam: New York Knicks<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Started in all 82 games for the Knicks and recorded 27 double doubles.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>adidas and Patrick Ewing made the high-top basketball shoe a must-have back in the mid 80s. The Attitude was a popular shoe both on and off of the court seeing that hip hop community embraced this sneaker with open arms. The Conductor, which carried on the vintage, high-top look the following year, was worn by many NBA players in various colorways during the time of its release.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009154.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n <noscript><br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009154\/\">Which Patrick Ewing adidas signature was better?<\/a><br \/>\n <span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Shaquille O&#8217;Neal<\/h3>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160338\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reebok Shaq Attack I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1992-93<br \/>\n Team: Orlando Magic<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Averaged 23 points and 14 rebounds, named the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year and became the first rookie to be voted an All-Star starter since Michael Jordan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160338\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reebok Shaq Attack II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1993-94<br \/>\n Team: Orlando Magic<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Averaged 29 points and led the NBA in field goal percentage at 60%.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, the Reebok Shaqnosis is undoubtedly O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s most celebrated sneaker, but Reebok supplied him with a couple of vintage-looking signatures before that. O&#8217;Neal had one of his best statistical seasons while wearing the Shaq Attack II by scoring 29 points per game.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009162.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009162\/\">Which Shaq signature shoe was better?<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Dikembe Mutombo<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160379\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Mutombo I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1992-93<br \/>\nTeam: Denver Nuggets<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Became one of the better defensive centers in the NBA, led the NBA in blocked shots.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160379\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Mutombo II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1993-94<br \/>\nTeam: Denver Nuggets<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Led Denver to a major playoff upset by stunning the top-seeded Seattle SuperSonics in the first round.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The adidas Mutombo II may have the edge seeing that this was the shoe Mutombo wore while leading the Nuggets to the first ever first seed-eight seed upset in NBA history over the Sonics. Yet, adidas&#8217; ability to incorporate Mutombo&#8217;s rich African heritage on the outer shell of the Mutombo I cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009171.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n <noscript><br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009171\/\">Which Dikembe Mutombo signature was better?<\/a><br \/>\n <span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><br \/>\n <!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Tim Duncan<\/h3>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160381\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Max Duncan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 2000-01<br \/>\n Team: San Antonio Spurs<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, selected to All-NBA and All-Defensive First Team.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160381\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Max Duncan II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 2001-02<br \/>\n Team: San Antonio Spurs<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Averaged career highs in scoring (26 points per game) and rebounding (13 boards per game).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is it possible to talk about Duncan&#8217;s shoes without mentioning to ever-so-popular Nike Air Total Foamposite Max? Nike decided to make the Big Fundamental one of its signature athletes just a few years after the release of the aforementioned Foamposite shoe. The Nike Air Max Duncan was well-received thanks to its Nike Air Presto-esque construction on the forefoot, while the Duncan II was viewed more as a team shoe considering its simple makeup.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009178.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009178\/\">Which Tim Duncan signature shoe was better?<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Dennis Rodman<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_156294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-156294\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-156294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Converse AS 91<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_156229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-156229\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-156229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dennis Rodman in the Converse AS 91<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1996-97<br \/>\nTeam: Chicago Bulls<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Won his sixth rebounding title with 17 boards per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_156310\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-156310\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-156310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Converse AS Rodman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_156211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-156211\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-156211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dennis Rodman in the Converse AS Rodman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1997-98<br \/>\nTeam: Chicago Bulls<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Won his seventh rebounding title with 15 boards per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You definitely cannot supply the Worm with simple, bland signature makeups. He was anything but the listed adjectives; therefore, Converse designed a couple of head-turning signatures for the rebounding machine. The sun-like figure on the Converse AS Rodman was inspired by one of hits tattoos, and the erratic, three-tone design on the Converse AS 91 intrigued many.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009183.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n <noscript><br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009183\/\">Which Dennis Rodman signature shoe is the best?<\/a><br \/>\n <span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Hakeem Olajuwon<\/h3>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160383\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spalding Hakeem I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160383\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spalding Hakeem The Dream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>Can you really go against the signature, enlarged #34 on the side of the second Spalding shoe for Hakeem? Sure, Hakeem relayed the message that he wanted his shoes to be affordable, so you have to applaud Spalding for making one of the most recognized designs with what they had to work with.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009580.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009580\/\">Which Hakeem signature was the best?<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Chris Webber<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160383\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dada Cdubbz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 2001-02<br \/>\nTeam: Sacramento Kings<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Signed a $127 million, seven-year contract with the Kings, made his fourth All-Star team, selected to the All-NBA Second Team.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160383\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dada C4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 2002-03<br \/>\nTeam: Sacramento Kings<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game, made his fifth consecutive All-Star team.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009192.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n <noscript><br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009192\/\">Which Chris Webber signature was the best?<\/a><br \/>\n <span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The Dada CDubbz, Webber&#8217;s first signature shoe, may be one of the most talked-about All-Star Game sneakers to date. Webber blinded everybody at the All-Star Game by rocking the popular chromed out pair. Webber wore the Dada C4 while leading the Kings to the Western Conference Finals in a nail-biting series against the Lakers.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Patrick Ewing &#8211; EWING Rogue<\/h3>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160335\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ewing Rogue I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1993-94<br \/>\n Team: New York Knicks<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Started in 81 games and recorded a whopping 58 double doubles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160335\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ewing Rogue II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160335\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ewing Rogue II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1994-95<br \/>\n Team: New York Knicks<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Led the Knicks to the Finals but lost to the Houston Rockets, set an NBA Finals record for most blocked shots in a single game with eight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the adidas Attitude and Conductor, Ewing began his own line of footwear under the umbrella of Ewing Athletics Company Ltd. While the EWING Rogue I never connected with the consumers, the EWING Rogue II resonated a little better. However, some looked at it as a bite off of the popular Nike Air Raid and\/or Air Jordan 8.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009197.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009197\/\">Which Patrick Ewing Rogue signature was the best?<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Amar&#8217;e Stoudemire<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160386\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Force STAT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 2005-06<br \/>\nTeam: Phoenix Suns<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160386\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><strong><\/strong><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Force STAT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Worn: 2006-07<br \/>\nTeam: Phoenix Suns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Amar&#8217;e Stoudemire has had one of the shortest tenured signature line of any Nike basketball player. The Nike Air Force STAT and STAT II were considered subpar by many, and it didn&#8217;t help that he was injured or recovering from an injury during these two releases. Nevertheless, both were spotted in some very nice colorways.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009204.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><strong><br \/>\n <noscript><br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009204\/\">Which Amar&#8217;e signature shoe was better?<\/a><br \/>\n <span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><!--nextpage--><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Larry Johnson<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160388\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><strong><\/strong><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Converse Aerojam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Worn: 1993-94<br \/>\n Team: Charlotte Hornets<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Signed a 12-year, $84 million deal with the Hornets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160388\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Converse Backjam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1994-95<br \/>\n Team: Charlotte Hornets<br \/>\n Accomplishments: Made 81 three-pointers, selected to the 1995 NBA All-Star Game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What was better: Larry Johnson&#8217;s signature shoes or his Grandmama character? The Converse Aerojam is considered a classic by many sneaker enthusiasts, and instead of reinventing his line yearly, Converse seemingly stuck with a similar build such as the Converse Backjam.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/5009213.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/5009213\/\">Which Larry Johnson signature shoe was better?<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font:9px;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polldaddy.com\">polls<\/a>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Charles Barkley<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_108751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108751\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-108751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Max2 CB &#39;94<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_108751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108751\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-108751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air Max2 CB &#39;94<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1994-95<br \/>\nTeam: Phoenix Suns<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Averaged 26 points and 13 rebounds per game in the postseason, ninth consecutive All-Star appearance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160193\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air CB34<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1995-96<br \/>\nTeam: Phoenix Suns<br \/>\nAccomplishments: 10th All-Star Game appearance, top vote-getter among Western Conference players, became 10th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds in a career.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_135983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-135983\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-135983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air CB34 II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_135986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-135986\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-135986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nike Air CB34 II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Worn: 1995-96<br \/>\nTeam: Phoenix Suns<br \/>\nAccomplishments: Averaged 23 points and 12 rebounds, shot a career high 78% from the free throw line.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many will agree that Charles Barkley possesses one of the top five strongest signature lines in sneaker history. 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