{"id":238494,"date":"2012-10-08T23:30:26","date_gmt":"2012-10-09T04:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=238494"},"modified":"2022-09-16T09:29:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T14:29:07","slug":"and-then-there-was-x-the-10-longest-signature-lines-in-hoops-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/and-then-there-was-x-the-10-longest-signature-lines-in-hoops-history\/","title":{"rendered":"And Then There Was X: The 10 Longest Signature Lines in Hoops History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year signature series come and go, but some have what it takes to go the distance. In light of <strong>Nike<\/strong> and <strong>LeBron James<\/strong> releasing their tenth shoe together, we profile basketball&#8217;s longest lasting signature shoe lines.<\/p>\n<h2>Penny Hardaway<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 1995-98, 2012<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n<p>All-Star game and fresh marketability pushed Penny Hardaway?s sneaker series to another level. Following four Air Penny models and the infamous Foamposite One, Anfernee?s line received an extension with this year?s post-retirement Penny V.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Tracy McGrady<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 2001-07<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n<p>Tracy McGrady?s discovery at ABCD camp was the start of a beautiful friendship with the Three Stripes. After juicing models like the Mad Handle, Tracy received six adidas sneakers of his namesake and a lifetime deal.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Chris Paul<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 2008-Current<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n<p>Following an early start in Nikes, Chris Paul became the first point guard to get a signature shoe from JB in 2008. Since then, a new model has followed every year, showcasing linear progression as of late.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Sheryl Swoopes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 1996-02<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n<p>Sheryl Swoopes could shoot and style with the best of them. Debuting during the Golden Era, the female Michael Jordan?s line was copped by girls around the country and coveted by fellas everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>*Note- Personal pic from Sheryl&#8217;s collection courtesy of <em>Olympic Diaries<\/em>, online imagery unavailable for entire line.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Kobe Bryant<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 2005-Current<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n<p>The Black Mamba almost made this list twice. Following two signature lines with adidas, Kobe Bryant?s move to Nike spawned one of the most innovative and influential movements in basketball footwear. Ken Link channeled Swoosh favorites past and present on the opening installments, with Eric Avar taking over on the Zoom Kobe III. However, it was the low top cut of the Zoom Kobe IV that challenged the industry and provided identity to Kobe?s kicks as they enter their eighth iteration.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Charles Barkley<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 1994-98<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n<p>After many years as face of the Force camp, Sir Charles received his own signature line from Nike. Built off power and attitude, the series began in Phoenix and lasted all the way to his later days in Houston.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Carmelo Anthony<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 2004-Current<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 8<\/p>\n<p>It?s hard to believe Carmelo Anthony has eight signature shoes. After an early start in PEs and marquee Air Jordan models, Melo?s star grew, as did his shoe line. The start derived from retro roots, eventually finding identity in strong but smooth original designs, mirroring Anthony?s game and built for performance.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>LeBron James<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 2003-Current<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 10<\/p>\n<p>The heir to the Air has built up a strong legacy of his own. Following a $90 Million deal and a Zoom Generation debut, the LeBron era has been more prevalent than ever in recent years. Strong designs, off-court endorsement, and energy releases point to a good year for the LeBron X.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Allen Iverson<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 1996-2010<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 14*<\/p>\n<p>Allen Iverson and Reebok made history in 1996 with the release of the Question. A few individual accolades and Answer models later, the baller and the brand made history again by agreeing on a lifetime contract in 2001. The result was a signature sneaker in each of his active NBA seasons, ending with the Answer XIII in 09-10.<\/p>\n<p>*Two sequels also came out to the Question.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Michael Jordan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run:<\/strong> 1984-2008, 2009-Current<br \/>\n<strong>Models:<\/strong> 27<\/p>\n<p>Back in day, the signature shoe concept was tied tighter to tennis players and rarely saw yearly renovations. Then the Air Jordan 1 happened. At 27 models, the Air Jordan series is the blueprint and gold standard for signature lines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year signature series come and go, but some have what it takes to go the distance. 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