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Kyrie Irving and ANTA hit their stride as the two parties have cooked up a multitude of ANTA KAI 1 colorways, worn by Kyrie during the latter part of the past NBA season.

Irving formed a significant partnership with Chinese sportswear brand ANTA in July 2023 after parting ways with Nike. The multi-year deal marked a new chapter in his sneaker journey, following the end of his eight-year relationship with Nike.

Irving’s deal with ANTA goes beyond a traditional endorsement with his appointment as Chief Creative Officer for ANTA Basketball, giving him a unique opportunity to influence the brand’s product designs and development.

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The collaboration aims to elevate ANTA’s global presence, especially in the U.S. market, where Irving’s popularity could help expand the brand’s influence. His signature shoes are expected to be central to this effort, with Irving playing a key role in designing future releases. This partnership symbolizes a shift toward athlete-driven brand collaborations, giving Irving more say in product creation and brand direction than he had in his previous deals.

As we look forward to what ANTA and Kyrie have lined up for the upcoming NBA season, we look back on all of the hits we’ve seen so far.

Take a look at every ANTA KAI 1 worn by Kyrie Irving during the 2023-2024 NBA season below.

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ANTA KAI 1 “Artist On Court”

  • You only get to make a first impression once, and the “Artist On Court” was the perfect introduction to the KAI 1
  • Straying away from team colors, the pair lived up to its name, showcasing Irving’s artistry with the help of ANTA

ANTA KAI 1 “Playoff White”

  • The Mavericks’ deep playoff run was memorable and so were Kyrie’s team-themed colorways
  • The subtle additions of pink, green, and gold elevated the pair

ANTA KAI 1 “Playoff Navy”

  • As a contrast to the “Playoff White” pair, a “Playoff Navy” was cooked up to stand out
  • The gold and pattern details stand out with the navy iteration

ANTA KAI 1 “Kaiverse”

  • The “Kaiverse” was filled with color as the futuristic grey base paired with warm tones
  • The gradient details and overall hits of red and orange lined up perfectly

ANTA KAI 1 “Enlightened Warrior”

  • The ANTA and Kyrie relationship leans into the storytelling we’ve come to expect from the creative guard
  • With a combination of bright colors and an intricate black-and-white all-over pattern, it’s hard to miss this colorway

ANTA KAI 1 “Mother’s Day”

  • Kyrie will always show love to his late mother in everything he does & the ANTA KAI 1 is no exception
  • The gum bottom with a white, red, and blue color combination is as elegant as it gets

ANTA KAI 1 “Kai Feng”

  • Embracing the partnership, the “KAI Feng” colorway is a testament to the empire the two parties are building
  • The off-white upper with the faded green and rich red pop off

ANTA KAI 1 “Chief Hela”

  • Kyrie’s embraced his Indigenous roots from his Nike to sneaker free agent days
  • Continuing the tradition is the “Chief Hela” colorway with premium materials

ANTA KAI 1 “Triple Black”

  • Less is more and the “Triple Black” KAI 1 is the perfect example with a murdered out look and subtle white branding
  • The glossy midsole treatment adds depth to the pair

ANTA KAI 1 Speed “Twin Flame”

  • Inspired by the love between his parents, the “Twin Flame” goes deep into Kyrie’s storytelling bag
  • The purple is accented by blue, Drederick Irving’s favorite color, and fuchsia, honoring Kyrie’s late mother, Elizabeth

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