The Signature Sneaker Quiz
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For what shoe company did young Hornets star Larry Johnson memorably cross-dress as “Grandmama?”
Nike
Adidas
Converse
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Who made these signature kicks for Patrick Ewing?
Reebok
Adidas
Patrick Ewing
ANSWER: Although he’d endorsed Adidas earlier in his career, Ewing decided to head out on his own and start Ewing Athletics Company to make gems like these. Although he’d endorsed Adidas earlier in his career, Ewing decided to head out on his own and start Ewing Athletics Company to make gems like these.
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Nike made this, um, interesting model, the Air Bakin, as a signature shoe for what player?
Rasheed Wallace
Damon Stoudamire
Tim Hardaway
ANSWER: It’s a testament to Hardaway’s later career that these sneakers are one of the less-offensive things he’s tried to foist off onto the public. It’s a testament to Hardaway’s later career that these sneakers are one of the less-offensive things he’s tried to foist off onto the public.
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Dada made these monstrosities that came complete with spinning rims for what player?
Latrell Sprewell
Tracy McGrady
Allen Iverson
ANSWER: He might not have gone to jail for choking P.J. Carlesimo, but marketing these shoes should have gotten him at least 3-5 years. He might not have gone to jail for choking P.J. Carlesimo, but marketing these shoes should have gotten him at least 3-5 years.
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Who memorably pumped up his Reebok Pumps before winning the Slam Dunk Contest in 1991?
Rex Chapman
Dee Brown
Shawn Kemp
ANSWER: To see all of Dee Brown’s winning dunks and his showdown against the Reign Man, here’s a video:
To see all of Dee Brown’s winning dunks and his showdown against the Reign Man, here’s a video:
To see all of Dee Brown’s winning dunks and his showdown against the Reign Man, here’s a video:
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Who won an NBA All Star Game MVP award in 1994 while wearing these flashy kicks?
Hakeem Olajuwon
Dominique Wilkins
Scottie Pippen
ANSWER: . Pippen couldn’t have thrown up a 29-11-2 line in boring old sneakers. . Pippen couldn’t have thrown up a 29-11-2 line in boring old sneakers.
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Nike introduced this futuristic shoe, the Foamposite One in 1997. Who was the signature endorser?
Charles Barkley
Grant Hill
Penny Hardaway
ANSWER: And if you think this question was just an excuse to run a Lil’ Penny video, well….umm….good guess.
And if you think this question was just an excuse to run a Lil’ Penny video, well….umm….good guess.
And if you think this question was just an excuse to run a Lil’ Penny video, well….umm….good guess.
8 of 12
What company used such luminaries as Xavier McDaniel and Derrick Coleman to hawk their Dymacel technology?
Voit
British Knights
Etonic
ANSWER: I’m guessing the good people at British Knights take some consolation in knowing that they weren’t alone; four different NBA teams also employed D.C. I’m guessing the good people at British Knights take some consolation in knowing that they weren’t alone; four different NBA teams also employed D.C.
9 of 12
Which of the following players endorsed LA Gear’s Catapult sneakers?
Mark Price
Dominique Wilkins
Karl Malone
ANSWER: Hakeem Olajuwon and Joe Montana were also among LA Gear’s list of endorsers. Hakeem Olajuwon and Joe Montana were also among LA Gear’s list of endorsers.
10 of 12
In what year did Nike sell the first Air Jordans?
1985
1986
1988
ANSWER: The shoes’ red-and-black color scheme irked the league, which fined Jordan for wearing them on the court. He was fined up to $5,000 a game, but Nike cleverly capitalized on the controversy and included it in the shoe’s ad campaign. The shoes’ red-and-black color scheme irked the league, which fined Jordan for wearing them on the court. He was fined up to $5,000 a game, but Nike cleverly capitalized on the controversy and included it in the shoe’s ad campaign.
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Whose signature shoes were these Nike Air Zoom Flight Fives when they were introduced in 1996?
Penny Hardaway
Chris Weber
Jason Kidd
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In what year did Converse introduce “The Weapon,” which was worn by many stars and led to this unforgettable commercial?
1984
1985
1986
ANSWER: Kevin McHale’s rapping ability is only slightly worse than his decision making as a GM. Kevin McHale’s rapping ability is only slightly worse than his decision making as a GM.
