Kyrie Irving Debuts ANTA KAI 3 With Mavericks

Kyrie Irving is still rehabbing a torn ACL but showed up at a shootaround wearing his new ANTA KAI 3 signature shoes, a reminder that he is inching back while also building his sneaker brand. After leaving Nike for ANTA on a five-year deal in 2023, Irving has rolled out multiple shoes and even brought teammates like Daniel Gafford into the fold. For a 13-23 Mavericks team, Kyrie’s return would be a boost on the court and a win for ANTA’s growing NBA footprint. Merlin sees both a player and a brand on the mend. The shots he took in new kicks are a hopeful sign, but health and timing will decide how much he helps Dallas this season. The scene is set for a dramatic second act.