{"id":921368,"date":"2020-01-03T10:03:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T15:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=921368"},"modified":"2022-09-13T02:59:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:59:12","slug":"kelly-oubre-jr-talks-converse-creative-direction-signature-shoe-hopes-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/kelly-oubre-jr-talks-converse-creative-direction-signature-shoe-hopes-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Oubre Jr. Talks Converse Creative Direction, Signature Shoe Hopes & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

If it weren’t for Converse<\/strong> and the Chuck Taylor, the world of sneakers and performance basketball shoes would not be where they are today. The godfather of them all has been forgotten by many for its pivotal role in the inception of performance shoes for the greatest sport in the world.<\/p>\n

Last year, the ever-so-charismatic and stylish Kelly Oubre Jr<\/strong>. penned a deal with Converse<\/a> <\/strong>for an exclusive on and off court contract that would make the Tsunami Papi the face of the brand as it remerges into the sport they spearheaded in the early 1900s.<\/p>\n

Whether blowing kisses to the opposing bench or getting fits off, the Valley Boyz co-founder is the perfect fit for the brand. Fueled by his undeniable swagger and electric game, Oubre Jr. is the breathe of life that the brand needed to relaunch.<\/p>\n

Read below what Oubre Jr. had to say about the brand, its creative leeway and what to expect down the road. Be sure to follow Kicks On Court<\/strong> on Instagram<\/a> for exclusive content, daily recaps and more.<\/p>\n

Reviving Converse Basketball<\/h1>\n
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Kelly Oubre Jr. in the Converse All-Star Pro BB (Barry Gossage\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kelly Oubre Jr. in the Converse All-Star Pro BB (Barry Gossage\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: What was it like to finally unveil the Converse All-Star Pro BB?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oubre:<\/strong> It\u2019s been amazing. To be able to play in a shoe I had help in creating a little bit it\u2019s been super dope. Subconsciously, I can just go out there and not worry about what\u2019s on my feet. I\u2019m happy with it.<\/p>\n

Leading the Creative Direction of Player Exclusive Colorways<\/h1>\n Kelly Oubre Jr. in the Converse All-Star BB PE (via Phoenix Suns)\n
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Kelly Oubre Jr. in the Converse All-Star Pro BB “Nocturnal” (via Phoenix Suns)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: You’re a very\u00a0wavy dude. Is Converse\u00a0giving you creative direction with your PEs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oubre:<\/strong> All of those flavors, I created. I sat in a meeting with the design team and I told them exactly what I wanted to portray and embody when I play on the court. Those colorways are just some sparks of inspiration that are my favorite. It was nice to have creative control.<\/p>\n

Signature Shoe Hopes<\/h1>\n

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Snkrs Day: Can we expect a Converse Tsunami Papi 1 anytime soon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oubre:<\/strong> Godspeed. I\u2019m just trying to play basketball right now, trying to make my brand bigger. I want to grow Converse. In the future, I really hope so. It\u2019s definitely a goal for me in my young life. But I\u2019m just going to continue to play, continue to make my name bigger, help my team win and maybe a signature shoe will come down the line.<\/p>\n

The Valley Boyz<\/h1>\n
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Kelly Oubre Jr. and The Valley Boyz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: The Valley Boyz is something both you and Deandre Ayton are very\u00a0proud of. Can we expect Converse to\u00a0cook something up for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oubre:\u00a0<\/strong>Maybe. That\u2019s definitely something that is close to home for me. The Valley Boyz. That\u2019s who we are. That\u2019s who I am. Maybe one day. We\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n

The Converse Basketball Roster<\/h1>\n

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Snkrs Day: As of\u00a0right now,\u00a0you’re leading the charge for the brand. Are you speaking with anyone to add or has anyone reached out to you about how to join the wave?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oubre:<\/strong> As of now, negative. There\u2019s a lot of players coming in and out of the league every year. I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not going to be the only person. I hope it\u2019s somebody dope and wavy as myself. Somebody different.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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