Right in time for NBA All-Star Weekend, Reebok is unveiling its new "Dee Brown" Omni Pump Lite model which commemorates the former Boston Celtics player's storied career as well as the classic Reebok Omni Pump Lite model Brown himself wore when he won the 1991 Slam Dunk Contest. Those of you yung'uns who don't remember Brown's deft "No See Dee" dunk maneuver, during which he dunked a ball with one hand while covering his eyes with the other, check out this link. Brown was the first Boston Celtic to win the dunk-off contest — an even more considerable feat considering he was a relatively unknown rookie at the time. His creativity, finesse and confidence on the court transformed him into a household name and, as his profile increased, so did that of his prized Reebok Omni Pump kicks. After all, who could forget the sight of Brown pumping up his shoes before performing that magical move?
Eighteen years later, Reebok is unveiling this limited edition version of their famous Reebok model, which is named after Brown and features the Boston Celtics' green-and-white colors. Inside the tongue, you'll find an illustration of the front and back of Brown's Celtics jersey (he wore the number 7 from 1991 to 1998 which, interestingly enough, is a seven-year span.) On the sockliner, meanwhile, there's an illustration of the parquee basketball court with the number and team of the final four players Dee beat in the fateful contest. At the top of the foul line is Dee's number 7 and atop it is a crown and the words "Dee Brown: Slam Dunk Champion."
These kicks drop February 14th at Shiekh Shoes in Arizona at the store's Arizona Mills Location (5000 Arizona Mills Circle #158, Tempe AZ). Only 360 pairs are available.
Ah, you beat me to it!
Cool looking shoe. I wonder how much money athletes make off these kinds of deals?