The ‘Affiliate’

Although David Robinson’s name is associated with some of Nike’s most classic basketball shoes, he was never officially granted a signature shoe of his own. The Nike Air Unlimited, the Nike Air Force STS and the and the Nike Air Command Force are just a few of the shoes that are strongly affiliated with The Admiral. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is seemingly following down the same path. 10 years from now, the latest flagship signatures from Jordan Brand – the Air Jordan XX8, the Air Jordan XX9 and so forth – might be considered the “Russell Westbrooks” to many.