History Made: OG Anunoby is the First Player to Win Championship While Wearing Skechers Basketball Footwear
OG Anunoby’s 2026 Championship with the New York marked a historic first for Skechers Basketball: he became the first player to win a title while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear. The article highlights his second championship, his 33-point Game 4 performance and tip-in during the largest comeback in finals history, and the SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition and SKX Reign™ “Foreman” Player Edition styles connected to his run. It also frames the moment as a major credibility milestone for Skechers Basketball, while pointing readers toward OG’s Skechers Basketball styles and the next chapter of his partnership with the brand.
Jun 25, 2026
After New York’s 2026 playoff run, OG Anunoby’s second ring also became a historic first for Skechers Basketball.
His second championship came with a first for basketball footwear. After helping New York capture the 2026 title, Anunoby became the first player to win an NBA Championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear. His run included a 33-point Game 4 performance, with that now-legendary tip-in that completed the largest comeback in finals history, and the SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition he wore while doing it.
For OG, it was another championship chapter. For New York, it ended a 53-year title wait. For Skechers Basketball, it was a defining moment on the sport’s biggest stage.
Shop SKechers BasketballHis second championship came with a first for basketball footwear. After helping New York capture the 2026 title, Anunoby became the first player to win an NBA Championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear. His run included a 33-point Game 4 performance, with that now-legendary tip-in that completed the largest comeback in finals history, and the SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition he wore while doing it.
For OG, it was another championship chapter. For New York, it ended a 53-year title wait. For Skechers Basketball, it was a defining moment on the sport’s biggest stage.
Quick Facts: OG’s Historic Championship Milestone
| Quick Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Achievement | OG Anunoby became the first player to win an championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear. |
| Team moment | New York defeated San Antonio 94–90 in Game 5 to win the series. |
| Signature playoff moment | OG’s Game 4 tip-in completed New York’s 29-point comeback, the largest comeback in finals history. |
| Shoes featured | SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition and SKX Reign™ “Foreman” Player Edition. |
| Why it matters | The milestone put Skechers on the finals court in only its third season since launching basketball footwear. |
Championship Performance
Achievement:
OG Anunoby became the first player to win an championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear.
Team moment:
New York defeated San Antonio 94–90 in Game 5 to win the series.
Signature playoff moment:
OG’s Game 4 tip-in completed New York’s 29-point comeback, the largest comeback in finals history.
Shoes featured:
SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition and SKX Reign™ “Foreman” Player Edition.
Why it matters:
The milestone put Skechers on the finals court in only its third season since launching basketball footwear.
The Tip-In That Defined the Run
Before the trophy moment, there was Game 4.
New York had trailed by 29 points. With 1.2 seconds left, Anunoby tipped in a miss to give New York a 107–106 win. He finished with 33 points and seven 3-pointers, turning one of the wildest games of the series into one of the defining moments of his career.
It was the kind of play that captures OG’s value: alert, physical, composed, and ready when the moment opened.
New York had trailed by 29 points. With 1.2 seconds left, Anunoby tipped in a miss to give New York a 107–106 win. He finished with 33 points and seven 3-pointers, turning one of the wildest games of the series into one of the defining moments of his career.
It was the kind of play that captures OG’s value: alert, physical, composed, and ready when the moment opened.
The First Player to Win a Championship While Wearing Skechers Basketball Footwear
Anunoby’s title also created a milestone for Skechers Basketball. Skechers announced that OG became the first player to win a championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear, as well as the first player to wear Skechers Basketball footwear on the finals court.
OG, who signed with Skechers just last year, summed it up simply: “Skechers has been an exceptional partner on this journey.”
This was more than a footwear first. It was a championship-stage milestone for Skechers Basketball.
OG, who signed with Skechers just last year, summed it up simply: “Skechers has been an exceptional partner on this journey.”
This was more than a footwear first. It was a championship-stage milestone for Skechers Basketball.
A Postseason Built on Big Moments
Anunoby’s 2026 postseason was not just about one shot. Anunoby averaged a career-high 20.1 points per game in the postseason. He was also named to the 2025–26 All-Defensive Second Team.
The numbers help tell the story, but the moments made it unforgettable: the 33-point Game 4, the final tip-in, the defensive presence, and the way OG kept showing up without needing the spotlight on every possession.
The numbers help tell the story, but the moments made it unforgettable: the 33-point Game 4, the final tip-in, the defensive presence, and the way OG kept showing up without needing the spotlight on every possession.
The Skechers Basketball Shoes Behind OG’s Historic Run
The shoes matter here because they were part of the moment. Throughout the playoffs and Finals, OG wore Skechers Basketball Player Edition styles. Player Edition, often shortened to PE, refers to footwear created for a specific athlete, often with custom colors, details, or storytelling elements.
OG wore the SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition during his 33-point Game 4 performance with a design that is a tribute to New York’s historic playoff run. . Previously in Game 2 of the conference finals, he wore an SKX Nexus™ “Euro” PE that Skechers Ambassador Martha Stewart noted on social media. He also wore the SKX Reign™ “Foreman” Player Edition during warmups, a style honoring his repeated Defensive Player of the Game recognition.
Skechers describes SKX Nexus™ as a low-top court shoe designed for speed, stability, support, comfort, and responsiveness, while SKX Reign™ focuses on elevation and intense traction.
OG’s footwear did not create the championship moment. He and his teammates did that. The shoes matter because they were worn on the stage where the moment happened, during the hard cuts, defensive slides, stops and starts, and second jumps that define his game.
OG wore the SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition during his 33-point Game 4 performance with a design that is a tribute to New York’s historic playoff run. . Previously in Game 2 of the conference finals, he wore an SKX Nexus™ “Euro” PE that Skechers Ambassador Martha Stewart noted on social media. He also wore the SKX Reign™ “Foreman” Player Edition during warmups, a style honoring his repeated Defensive Player of the Game recognition.
Skechers describes SKX Nexus™ as a low-top court shoe designed for speed, stability, support, comfort, and responsiveness, while SKX Reign™ focuses on elevation and intense traction.
OG’s footwear did not create the championship moment. He and his teammates did that. The shoes matter because they were worn on the stage where the moment happened, during the hard cuts, defensive slides, stops and starts, and second jumps that define his game.
A Champion’s Journey, Twice Over
Anunoby’s road to this moment has crossed countries, programs, and championship teams. Born in London, raised in Missouri from age four, and drafted 23rd overall by Toronto in 2017 after playing at Indiana, he won his first championship with Toronto in 2019 before joining New York at the end of 2023. In 2026, he added a second ring and became part of a new moment in basketball footwear history.
What This Means for Skechers Basketball
Skechers launched its basketball division in 2023. Three seasons later, Skechers Basketball had a player on the finals court, in the championship closeout game, and in the celebration that followed.
One championship does not complete the work of building a performance basketball brand, but it does mark a new credibility moment: Skechers Basketball has now been present where basketball credibility is tested most. That is momentum.
One championship does not complete the work of building a performance basketball brand, but it does mark a new credibility moment: Skechers Basketball has now been present where basketball credibility is tested most. That is momentum.
The Next Chapter Is Already in Motion
The championship is not the end of OG’s Skechers story. Skechers president Michael Greenberg said an OG signature shoe is in the works, while noting that details were not ready to share yet.
For now, the milestone stands clearly: OG Anunoby became the first player to win a championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear.
Follow @skechersbasketball for more from OG and Team Skechers.
Shop Skechers BasketballFor now, the milestone stands clearly: OG Anunoby became the first player to win a championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear.
Follow @skechersbasketball for more from OG and Team Skechers.
Frequently Asked Questions
OG Anunoby helped New York win the 2026 championship and became the first player to win the title while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear.
OG wore Skechers Basketball styles including the SKX Nexus™ and the SKX Reign™ .
OG wore the SKX Nexus™ “NYC Blue” Player Edition during his 33-point Game 4 performance, when New York completed the largest comeback in finals history.
His tip-in with 1.2 seconds left completed New York’s 29-point comeback and sealed thea 107–106 Game 4 win.
Skechers president Michael Greenberg said an OG signature shoe is in the works, while noting that details were not ready to share yet.
It marks the first time a player won an the championship while wearing Skechers Basketball footwear, placing the brand on the finals stage in its third season as a basketball category.
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