Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?s incredible legacy, especially in Los Angeles, has been defined by many chapters of his life and career. From college to the pros, activist to author, the NBA?s all-time leading scorer and Hall of Famer today adds another exciting project to his long list of impactful initiatives – the release of a limited-edition Kareem Abdul-Jabbar adidas Forum in partnership with adidas Los Angeles, to raise funds for his Skyhook Foundation. Founded by Abdul-Jabbar in 2009, the Skyhook Foundation helps bring science and outdoor education opportunities to youth in underserved communities across Los Angeles and beyond.
Custom-designed by Sneaker Customizers Factory8384, the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Forum upper material is hand-made in his Los Angeles Lakers home jersey, and in honor of his uniform number, only 33 pairs will be available for sale. Each pair will cost $1000, personally signed by Abdul-Jabbar himself, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Skyhook Foundation. The limited-edition shoe will be released on June 26th at the highly-anticipated Sneaker Con event, taking place on the mobile-first experience app NTWRK.
?I?m proud to be partnering with adidas Los Angeles for this limited release. Together we are
giving kids a shot that can?t be blocked,? says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The adidas Forum shoe made its original debut in 1984 and pays homage to The Inglewood Forum, the world-famous arena where Abdul-Jabbar called home during his entire 14 seasons with the Lakers. For this particular one-time only release, the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Forum celebrates the team?s historic 1985 NBA Championship, in which Abdul-Jabbar was named the Finals MVP. To further honor this special ?Showtime? era of sports in Los Angeles, and the world, Abdul-Jabbar will be featured in a larger-than-life mural by David Flores, unveiling late June at the Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles. The mural calls out the legend?s accolades that make him one of the greatest of all time: ?Six Championship Rings, The NBA Points Record, The MVP Record, and My Dunk Was Outlawed. I?m a Five-Time Columnist of the Year, I Gave My Name to the NBA Social Justice Champion Award, and I have a Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Only Thing Retired is My Jersey.? A limited giclée print of the mural art
will also be released with each of the 33 pairs.
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