Kyrie Irving Gets Philosophic in ‘Know Thyself’ Shirt & Casual Sneakers for Anta Museum Visit in China
Kyrie Irving visited the Anta Museum in Xiamen, China today. The appearance follows the announcement that he inked a deal with the Chinese athletic brand this summer.
Anta confirmed in July that Irving — who parted ways with Nike in December 2022 after an over 10-year partnership — had signed with the footwear brand. Photos (read: see below) of the Dallas Mavericks guard wearing Anta shoes in June initially sparked speculation of a potential collaboration.
The NBA star hit the museum on Monday sporting a pair of understated white sneakers featuring a thick platform sole.
The rest of his outfit consisted of a ribbed off-white cardigan sweater accented with dark purple and gold and quilted ivory pants boasting an eye-catching black print all over and front flap pockets on the thighs.
Irving’s sweater was emblazoned with an ‘A’ on the chest and designed with fringe on the sleeves. Underneath it, he wore a cream-colored T-shirt that read “Know Thyself.” Meanwhile, his pants offered a baggy fit that saw the hem draped over half of his shoes so that the laces were hidden from view.
The former Brooklyn Nets player — who posed for photos and signed autographs for fans — accessorized his look with round, futuristic frames and a shell necklace.
As a part of his new deal with Anta, Irving will not only have his own signature product line but also serve as the brand’s chief creative officer of basketball. Irving’s inaugural on-court shoes and lifestyle footwear will reportedly drop in the first quarter of 2024. Together, they will also launch “Anta x Kyrie Youth Basketball Training Camps” in China and the U.S.
“Being appointed as Anta Basketball’s chief creative officer is more than just a realization of my dreams; in fact, it may be the perfect opportunity for me, an individual who always dreams big and values independent thinking, to leverage my artistic talents to build, create, and unify the culture both on and off court,” Irving said in a statement.