Jared Ebanks Jordan Brand has slowly begun a roster expansion throughout the Fall, signing #1 overall pick Paolo Banchero Air Jordan 6 19 Kiki Rice – the brand’s first NIL athlete. Now, Jumpman’s team of celebrity endorsers have sprouted their latest, and youngest signee – Euphoria star Javon “Wanna” Walton.
The Union LA x Jordan 2 Grey Fog launches via Nike SNKRS global on April 22nd Instagram, Walton isn’t just one of the most sought after up-and-coming actors – following his casting in Netflix’s Umbrella Academy and to the dismay of every Sunday night viewer, his heartfelt on-screen passing as Ashtray – the multi-hyphenate has been an avid boxer since a young age.
As a part of his deal, Walton and the Beaverton-based cohort are currently working on a debut boxing boot for the 16-year-old to train and compete in, pulling design cues from Roy Jones Jr. and Andre Ward’s past silhouettes made for the canvas.
Air Jordan XX3 Rip Hamilton Detroit Pistons Alternate PE Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 “Reverse Mocha” campaign, talks with Jumpman began picking up steam, having officially visited the World Headquarters in Oregon during his announcement video, which ended with the debut of Walton’s logo – a winged insignia centered around a “W”.
Looking up to the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis, stay tuned for future news regarding Walton’s own boxing silhouette with Jordan Brand.
Jordan also wears the Nike Air Max Triax Extra with his family after a baseball game adidas x Balenciaga collection releases tomorrow, November 3rd.
