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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes the signature shoe switch from Converse to Nike
Nike welcomed the reigning NBA MVP after Gilgeous-Alexander teased the switch on Instagram, joining six active NBA players with signature lines.
- On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced he has moved from Converse to Nike after six years with the brand.
- Gilgeous-Alexander previously played as a Nike athlete after being drafted in 2018, then left in 2020 before signing with Converse in 2024 to serve as Creative Director of Converse Basketball.
- During the 2025-26 campaign, the All-Star averaged 31.1 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field; his Shai 001 signature sneaker launched in 2025 with multiple successful colorways.
- "We are thrilled to welcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Nike Basketball signature family," Nike stated, noting plans to build on his impact following back-to-back MVP seasons.
- Following the Western Conference Finals loss to San Antonio, Gilgeous-Alexander said he will give "zero input" on roster moves this offseason, prioritizing family and player development.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leaves Converse To Reunite With Nike
Source: Christian Petersen / Getty It’s been a grand opening and grand closing moment for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Converse partnership, but don’t worry, because he’s not going far. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has moved from Converse—which has been his home since 2020—back to its parent company, Nike, which is eager to keep the momentum going. Nike teased the news online by showing Gilgeous-Alexander’s self-designed No. 2 logo spinning…
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