Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season in championship fashion, debuting the Converse Shai 001 “Banner” PE during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s ring ceremony. The exclusive pair celebrates the franchise’s first-ever NBA title and honors Shai’s Finals MVP performance that helped make it possible.
This special edition builds on the gold version SGA wore during last season’s celebration, now featuring a refined mix of metallic gold and white. The sleek neoprene upper contrasts with sculpted gold overlays that shine under arena lights. His signature “SGA” logo appears in gold embroidery, symbolizing both confidence and craft — the same traits that have defined his rise.
The “Banner” PE also marks the first two-tone design in the Shai 001 lineup, reflecting Converse’s evolving partnership with one of basketball’s most stylish figures. From his debut “Butter” colorway to pairs like “Hail Clay”, “Masi Blue”, and “Charm Black”, each release has sold out fast and reinforced Shai’s growing impact on performance and lifestyle culture alike.
While this pair won’t see a retail release, it’s a fitting tribute to OKC’s new era. Much like the championship ring crafted in 14-karat gold and studded with sapphires and diamonds, the Converse Shai 001 “Banner” represents excellence earned, not given.
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