Kyrie Irving's 'Dallas' KAI 2 ANTA Shoes and Release Date Revealed amid Injury Rehab
Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving is still in the throes of his rehab from a season-ending torn ACL, but he gave his fans a reason to celebrate on Monday.
Irving's ANTA KAI 2 sneakers in a "Dallas" colorway were unveiled ahead of their official release on Saturday:
"Three colorways in, this isn’t just another drop—it’s a love letter to Dallas," ANTA said in a statement, per TMZ. "With every step, it’s a reminder that home is where the heart (and the hoop) is."
The primary colors of blue and white are an obvious nod to the Mavs' team colors. TMZ noted that the spiral design was "inspired by Dallas' Thanksgiving Square." The streaks of yellow are meant to "pay homage to what they call the 'golden era' of basketball."
Irving tore his ACL on March 3, which will likely rule him out for a large portion of the 2025-26 season. He will be cheering on the Mavs as they face the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament on Wednesday.
