Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaves Converse to join Nike Basketball
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced on Instagram that he is leaving Converse for Nike Basketball. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard had signed with Converse in 2020 and became the creative director of its basketball division in 2024, releasing his signature shoe, the SHAI 001, last September. He joins an elite group of Nike signature athletes, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant, following back-to-back MVP seasons. Nike expressed excitement at welcoming Gilgeous-Alexander to their roster as they aim to expand on his past success with Converse.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander announced the move on June 16, 2026.
- •He led the Thunder to their first championship two seasons ago.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander won consecutive MVP awards recently.
- •Nike aims to leverage Gilgeous-Alexander's impact in the basketball market.
- •He debuted his first signature shoe with Converse last September.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes the signature shoe switch from Converse to Nike
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nike, leaves Converse
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nike Basketball signature shoe family, leaving Converse
"OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced Tuesday on Instagram that he has made the move from Converse to Nike.
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has gotten the call-up to become one of Nike's biggest stars.
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nike, leaves Converse.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:10 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander makes the signature shoe switch from Converse to Nike
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has gotten the call-up to become one of Nike's biggest stars.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:00 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nike, leaves Converse
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nike, leaves Converse.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:46 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nike Basketball signature shoe family, leaving Converse
OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced Tuesday on Instagram that he has made the move from Converse to Nike.
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