Stephen Curry debuts custom kicks inspired by Netflix’s LAST CHANCE U: BASKETBALL. The custom Curry 8’s are inspired by the series and designed by LA artist Salvador ‘Kickstradomis‘ Amezcua, a Los Angeles native, who is one of the most popular shoe customizers in the world, and has created custom shoes for over 100 NBA players.
Tune in to catch Curry wearing them in the Warriors vs Clippers game on March 11th!
Stephen shared the shoes on Instagram “@LastChanceU reppin the grit and the grind”
“We’re constantly inspired by Last Chance U and admire how Greg and his team continue to honor the journey of the underrated athlete. It is a pleasure to help amplify this magnificent series.” – Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton, Unanimous Co-Founders
Last Chance U is also giving one lucky fan the chance to win their own exclusive pair of these Curry 8s, designed by Kickstradomis. The Last Chance ShUs sweepstakes will go live on March 11th at tip off during the Warriors x Clippers Game. Follow @LastChanceU for details on how to enter!
“Working on this pair for Stephen and Last Chance U was an incredible experience. I was able to integrate the colors, mascot and nods to Los Angeles, which is where I grew up. Partnering with Stephen, who wasn’t the most highly recruited prospect coming out of high school, made sense. This was a special way to commemorate ELAC, Last Chance U, and honor those who have the odds stacked against them but keep fighting.” -Kickstradomis
SHOE DESIGN & INSPIRATION:
- Outside Panel: The semicircle design is meant to both look like a basketball and represent East LA with the lines/design of the Whittier Blvd sign, one of the best known East LA landmarks.
- Inside Panel: “Every Shot Counts” is emblematic of Last Chance U and the importance of every shot and every moment for JUCO players in their journey to make it to D1. The graffiti style font is a nod to Los Angeles.
- Back Panel: The husky eye not only references the ELAC mascot, but highlights the hunger and underdog mentality of JUCO players working nonstop to make it to the next level.
- The Sole: The speckles on the sole represent grit which is a key theme of the series and the drip from the midsole into the bottom of the shoe is a nod to the sweat and work that goes into every game.
- Additional creative elements: The green color palette is a nod to ELAC’s colors, but the neon tone and gold accents are a reference to LA’s bright lights. “Last Chance” appears on the inside sole of the shoe, to represent the series but also that the players are standing on their last chance each time they walk onto the court.
About LAST CHANCE U: BASKETBALL – From Greg Whiteley (Cheer) and the team behind Emmy-winning Last Chance U comes LAST CHANCE U: BASKETBALL, an honest, gritty look inside the world of community college basketball. Over the course of eight episodes, viewers will follow the East Los Angeles College Huskies (ELAC) in their high stakes chase to an unprecedented California state basketball championship. Led by passionate head coach John Mosley, the ELAC team is made up of former D1 recruits and powerhouse athletes hustling to prove themselves for a last chance to fulfill their dreams of playing at the next level. But the team is tested as the players battle adversity, inner demons, and emotions on and off the court.
Last Chance U: Basketball is a Netflix production in association with GQ Studios, Endgame Entertainment, One Potato Productions, and Boardwalk Pictures. Executive producers are Greg Whiteley, Joe LaBracio, Lucas Smith, and James D. Stern. Co-Executive Producers include Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, and Adam Leibowitz. Directed by Greg Whiteley, Adam Leibowitz, and Daniel George McDonald.
Last Chance U: Basketball is now streaming globally on Netflix – netflix.com/LastChanceUBasketbal
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