The younger generation of NBA superstars is bringing contemporary cartoon/anime franchises into the footwear fold. Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans superstar that has been missing in action this season due to injury, just teased an official collaboration with the globally popular anime Naruto with a simple logo lock-up featuring the Jumpman logo and Naruto Uzumaki calmly performing a between-the-legs slam dunk.
Based on the caption, there will be Jordan Zion 1 footwear involved, with apparel likely to come attached as well. The entire Jordan Zion 1 x Naruto collection will likely serve as a finale for the debut signature shoe for Zion before the official debut of the Jordan Zion 2.
For now, there are no known images of the footwear, so stay tuned as a first look will likely arrive soon.
In other sneaker collaborations with iconic Japanese franchises, check out the first look at the Hello Kitty Nike Presto.
The Shinobi Way.
Stay tuned. ?@Naruto_Anime_EN @Zionwilliamson pic.twitter.com/gDOqE4EHTw
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) April 22, 2022
