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MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 10: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Miami Heat on November 10, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 10: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Miami Heat on November 10, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)Issac Baldizon/Getty Images

Kelly Oubre Jr. Signs Converse Contract; Will Still Wear Nike Shoes During Games

Alec Nathan
Nov 16, 2018

Washington Wizards small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to a multi-year footwear and apparel deal with Converse, according to ESPN.com's Nick DePaula.ย 

The agreement is two-pronged: Oubre will wear Converse casually off the floor and wear Nikeโ€”which bought Converse in 2003โ€”on the court.ย 

Oubre was previously under contract with Adidas, but that deal expired before the start of the 2018-19 season.ย 

According to DePaula, Oubreโ€”whose stylistic history includes drawing the NBA's ire over a Supreme leg sleeveโ€”will be "featured in lifestyle campaigns and provide input and feedback on everything from photo shoot styling to details on upcoming apparel and footwear."

Converse's re-emergence in the NBA sphere comes months after Puma relaunched its bid to be part of basketball culture by signing a slew of high-profile players to its brand roster, including DeMarcus Cousins, Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III and Terry Rozier.ย  ย 

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