Alexander‘s first signature sneaker began with a sketch not from a designer, but himself. The 26-year-old leading the NBA in scoring this season played a more involved role than in designing the Converse Shai 001 than is usual for a signature athlete,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is winning on and off the floor. Amidst an MVP-worthy season, the OKC guard is getting ready to drop his signature shoes with Converse. He recently unveiled the first look of the Converse SHAI 001.

As the next milestone in his journey with Converse, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now has a signature shoe — the SHAI 001.