Jeanne Marie Laskas Quotes

That whole era of Chris Webber with Nike was, to me, the golden era. Everybody was getting their own signature shoe.

I've been a Nike athlete since day one.

I'm super into sneakers! I'm totally addicted. Just from playing ball all the time. I was always looking for the freshest kicks on the court.

The thing that got us going early was the running boom. And then, I think, we rode the Jordan bit, which then kind of crossed us over into the pop culture.

My first pair of Jordans, I wore them all the time. I would wear them to school; I always had them on.

I grew up wearing PUMA, and our national team is sponsored by PUMA, so those were always in the store. We couldn't afford Nike or Jordan, so PUMA was our brand. If you were wearing PUMA, that's dope.

Anytime someone is wearing Jordan, you have to respect!

I have been wearing Air Max for so long, since I was seven playing around in the estate; I feel like I know my Air Max well.

I always had an interest in fashion, and when I got to the NBA, I felt like I had to up my shoe game.

I'm a big fan of the Kyrie shoe.

Regardless of what people think of the WWE, we're great at storylines; we're great at drawing money. We're great at causing controversy, and when the other sports do it, they usually do better. It keeps it interesting and makes it fun for the fans.

Nothin' will ever jump over the Jumpman... Yeezys aren't even basketball shoes. You can play in 'em, but they're not basketball shoes.

It's amazing to see these young guys come into the league and want to wear my shoes.

It's never like I go sneaker shopping just to get shoes for a hoop game.

From the beginning of time, all I've ever done is hoop, and this culture of sneakers has always been a part of it.

Nike has always been a business about excellence and achievement.

As a kid I couldn't afford any Jordans, so I didn't get my first pair until my last year of high school. They were Air Jordan 9s.

I'm rocking with PUMA - they got a lot of new wave, new talent, and they keep the new sauce.

I've used Nike clubs since I was 13.

Red Bull has invested a huge amount in youth and should be commended.

Hopefully I won't be the last big splash at Under Armour.

Basketball sneakers are for people who want to be comfortable. I rather be uncomfortable and just look nice.

I think I'm more traditional in how I do media. I want my brand to be about football.

Nike SF Air Force Ones are hands down my absolute favorite sneakers.

It's cool that someone would be willing to pay to wear your jersey around.