Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, officially has signed a multiyear sneaker deal with Jordan Brand, per Boardroom.
The Magic forward’s exact role in the partnership is unknown at this time, but it’s likely he’ll work on player exclusive shoes, and potentially even his own model of sneakers. As of now, he is expected to be the headliner of the Air Jordan 37s.
“It was exciting for me, just having all of the shoe companies become more and more interested,” Banchero said, referencing the time after he was drafted. “When Jordan stepped in, that really kind of made me raise my eyebrows. They don’t try and sign everybody.”
