{"id":398668,"date":"2014-08-14T13:05:47","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T18:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=398668"},"modified":"2022-09-17T12:18:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T17:18:26","slug":"throwback-thursday-reebok-question-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/throwback-thursday-reebok-question-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwback Thursday: Reebok Question"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the “First Ballot” Reebok Question hitting shelves on August 15th, we take a look at the history of the Reebok Question<\/strong> in the latest edition of Throwback Thursday<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

After the video, click through the pages to explore the history of the Reebok Question and Iverson’s influence on the NBA and subsequently the sneaker market.<\/p>\n

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Bubba Chuck<\/h2>\n

Upon his arrival into the league, Allen Iverson carried an abundance of intrigue, as his athletic prowess and adverse past dominated the headlines prior to the 1996 NBA draft. With his brief, but prolific career at Georgetown, Reebok clamored at the opportunity to secure the future hall-of-famer by inking Iverson to a then-staggering, 10-year, $50 Million contract.<\/p>\n

Success and further notoriety would come rather easy for Iverson, as his stellar play earned him Rookie Of The Year honors as he accumulated a 23.5 point per game average, in addition to tallying 7.5 assists per game during the 1996-97 season.<\/p>\n

Despite his impressive rookie statistics, one play in particular reigns supreme within the minds of basketball enthusiasts and sneakerheads alike, as his killer crossover against Michael Jordan<\/a> during his rookie season still garners much attention.<\/p>\n

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Consumer Appeal<\/h2>\n

Allen Iverson is arguably the most transcendent player to ever grace the NBA hardwood. In many respects, his proverbial fingerprints can still be seen on the game; as the embrace of tattoos, shooting sleeves, and illustrious crossovers, all derive from Iverson’s influence. While his immense popularity has dwindled some since his hiatus and eventual retirement, Iverson is still championed by many due to his once fearless play and endless bravado.<\/p>\n

According to Reebok\u2019s VP Todd Krinsky, Iverson\u2019s consumer appeal could be witnessed early on, as test markets of Philadelphia and D.C. generated enormous buzz for the Reebok Question.<\/p>\n