D'Angelo Russell joins Dwyane Wade's Way of Wade, signs lucrative sneaker deal

Golden State Warriors star D'Angelo Russell has sported Nike footwear throughout his career. Going forward, however, 23-year old All-Star will w sport sneakers bearing Way of We logo. D'Angelo Russell's deal with Dwyane We's Way of We will see Warriors' sport an array of sneaker brands on court. 

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D'Angelo Russell signs with Dwyane We's 'Way of We'

D'Angelo Russell h a sneaker deal with Nike that reportedly expired last season. Since n, Russell has been seen sporting kicks from idas as well as Puma. During Warriors' pre-season, however, D'Angelo Russell sported various Li-Ning silhouettes, teasing a link-up with Dwyane We's Way of We brand. 

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Dwyane We partnered with Chinese sports apparel brand Li-Ning to set up Way of We. For a long time, Dwyane We and his former Miami Heat teammate Udonis Haslem along with Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum were only names on Way of We's roster. With signing of D'Angelo Russell, however, Dwyane We hopes to expand his brand in NBA. 

D'Angelo Russell latest Warriors star to sign a lucrative sneaker deal

Speaking after anuncement of deal, D'Angelo Russell was effusive in his praise for NBA legend Dwyane We. D'Angelo Russell said that he grew up miring We's game. With D'Angelo Russell being one of most well-kwn young players in NBA, it is very likely that Russell will have his own signature sneakers. If that happens, Warriors will have three signature sneaker endorsements on ir roster. Stephen Curry currently has a deal with New Balance, while Klay Thompson is with Anta currently. Ar one of Warriors' talents Draymond Green has a deal with Nike. Green does t, however, have his own signature sneaker. Interestingly all of stars on Warriors' roster with a signature sneaker have opted to sign with lesser heralded brands, steering clear of likes of Nike, idas, and Puma. 

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