New York Knicks Forward Competing in Skechers Basketball Shoes

Los Angeles, CA — New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby signed on as a Ske brand ambassador, confirming tfan speculation surrounding his headline-grabbing slam dunk in Skx Reign shoes during the 2025 NBA playoffs.

In addition to competing in Skechers Basketball footwear, the NBA Champion and defensive powerhouse will appear in the brand’s global marketing campaigns.

The news drops ahead of Anunoby representing the brand on a European basketball tour with fellow Skechers athlete Terance Mann of the Brooklyn Nets. The tour kicks off July 26 in Belgrade, with additional stops to follow in Berlin, Frankfurt and Zadar.

“Skechers has helped me continue to play basketball at an elite level and I love these shoes,” said OG Anunoby, who wears a range of Skechers Basketball styles including the Skx Nexus and Skx Reign. “I play quick and low to the court. I jump and move a lot. Skechers has the shoe to keep me comfortable, keep me protected and keep me playing my best every day.”

“As we grow and continue to innovate our Skechers Basketball shoes, more elite players want to join our team and bring the Comfort That Performs to their games,” said David Weinberg, chief operating officer of Skechers. “Known for his viral dunks and defensive strength on the court, OG is a fantastic and inspiring addition to our global roster. We look forward to bringing OG and Terance Mann on tour to meet fans and the media at events with our European retail partners in the coming week.”

Born in London, UK, Ogugua “OG” Anunoby grew up in Missouri from age four and excelled as a basketball phenom in high school. He was selected as a pre-season All-American by The Sporting News ahead of his freshman year at Indiana University. In 2017, he declared for the NBA draft, where he was selected 23rd overall by the Toronto Raptors. In 2019, the Raptors won the NBA championship, making Anunoby the first British-born basketball player to ever earn the title. He was traded to the New York Knicks in 2024 and has had great success since with a career-high 18-point-per-game average last season, including reaching his career-high 40-point game versus Denver.

The two high-performance Skechers Basketball shoes worn by Anunoby reflect his dynamic playing style—strong, versatile, and always in control. The Skx Nexus is a low-top court shoe designed for speed, stability and support, offering exceptional comfort and responsiveness. Meanwhile, the Skx Reign focuses on promoting elevation and intense traction, helping Anunoby stay quick and locked in on both ends of the court.

Anunoby joins a Skechers roster that includes his Raptors championship teammate Norman Powell, European tour partner Terance Mann, as well as NBA players Julius Randle, Joel Embiid, Jabari Walker, and Josh Green, along with WNBA athletes Rickea Jackson, Jackie Young and Kiki Iriafen.

Beyond basketball, Skechers also offers performance footwear for elite and casual athletes in running, soccer, golf, pickleball/padel and cricket.