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Curry Gifts Booker Sneakers Amid Suns' Narrow Victory

12/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors wore two versions of Devin Booker's Book 1 sneakers during Suns' 99-98 win, gifting the signed pregame pair to Devin Booker.
Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns expressed gratitude and aims to recruit Curry to join Nike.
Booker plans to bring the unreleased Book 2 sneakers to the rematch on Saturday.
Booker scored a team-high 25 points.

History

Historical Context

Nike launched the Air Jordan brand in 1985 after signing Michael Jordan to a groundbreaking five-year, $2.5 million deal, which was unprecedented at the time. The Air Jordan I, designed in Chicago Bulls colors, defied NBA regulations, generating $126 million in its first year. This partnership set a new standard for athlete endorsements, influencing basketball culture and commercial strategies, as seen in Stephen Curry's recent sneaker gifting to Devin Booker.

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Story summary

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors wore two versions of Devin Booker's Book 1 sneakers during Suns' 99-98 win, gifting the signed pregame pair to Devin Booker.
Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns expressed gratitude and aims to recruit Curry to join Nike.
Booker plans to bring the unreleased Book 2 sneakers to the rematch on Saturday.
Booker scored a team-high 25 points.

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