Paul George

George’s Case: Paul George was a top five player in the NBA before the disgraceful injury. He also had some of the best player exclusive and NIKEiD shoes, such as his Nike Zoom Crusader, various shoes from the Nike Kobe line and multiple styles of the Hyperdunk series. Though in a small market, George could still support a successful signature shoe line simply because he is well-liked by the masses.

Of the five Eastern Conference All-Star starters last year – LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony and Paul George – the latter is the only player without a signature shoe line.