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#7 – Converse Weapon
The Converse Weapon EVO may not have the biggest impact on basketball; however, the original Weapon model put Converse Basketball on the map. The instant classic basketball sneaker originally released in 1985. Since then, it has been re-released in 2002 and this year. In 1985, the Weapon was backed and fueled by one of the strongest basketball campaigns created. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, the two most recognizable stars in the NBA during that time, appeared in many Converse Weapon advertisements and also wore the sneaker. It was also in 1985 that the Los Angeles Lakers won the title over the Boston Celtics.
