Los Angeles Sparks Forward Rickea Jackson Joins Team Skechers
Skechers has expanded its roster of athletes by signing Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson to Team Skechers. Jackson, the WNBA's first-round draft pick, joined after experiencing the brand's signature Comfort That Performs in Skechers Basketball shoes. She expressed enthusiasm about being the first WNBA player to partner with Skechers, praising the comfort and design of their footwear.
Skechers President Michael Greenberg highlighted Jackson's addition to their focused roster of professional basketball athletes, which includes NBA stars like Joel Embiid and Julius Randle. The company introduced the SKX NEXUS™, a low-top court shoe designed for speed, stability, and support, featuring Skechers Move Foam™ and Goodyear® rubber for enhanced traction. Skechers Basketball footwear will be available globally by August 2024.
Skechers ha ampliato il suo roster di atleti firmando Rickea Jackson, ala delle Los Angeles Sparks, per il Team Skechers. Jackson, scelta al primo turno nel draft WNBA, si è unita dopo aver sperimentato il comfort distintivo di Comfort That Performs delle scarpe da basket Skechers. Ha espresso entusiasmo per essere la prima giocatrice WNBA a collaborare con Skechers, lodando il comfort e il design delle loro calzature.
Il presidente di Skechers, Michael Greenberg, ha sottolineato l'aggiunta di Jackson al loro mirato roster di atleti professionisti di basket, che include stelle NBA come Joel Embiid e Julius Randle. L'azienda ha presentato il SKX NEXUS™, una scarpa da gioco bassa progettata per velocità, stabilità e supporto, caratterizzata da Skechers Move Foam™ e gomma Goodyear® per una trazione migliorata. La calzatura da basket Skechers sarà disponibile a livello globale entro agosto 2024.
Skechers ha ampliado su lista de atletas al firmar a Rickea Jackson, delantera de Los Angeles Sparks, para el Team Skechers. Jackson, la selección de primera ronda del draft de la WNBA, se unió después de experimentar la Comfort That Performs de las zapatillas de baloncesto Skechers. Expresó su entusiasmo por ser la primera jugadora de la WNBA en asociarse con Skechers, elogiando la comodidad y el diseño de su calzado.
El presidente de Skechers, Michael Greenberg, destacó la incorporación de Jackson a su selecto grupo de atletas profesionales de baloncesto, que incluye estrellas de la NBA como Joel Embiid y Julius Randle. La empresa presentó el SKX NEXUS™, un zapato de cancha bajo diseñado para velocidad, estabilidad y soporte, con Skechers Move Foam™ y goma Goodyear® para una tracción mejorada. El calzado de baloncesto de Skechers estará disponible a nivel mundial para agosto de 2024.
스케처스는 로스앤젤레스 스파크스의 포워드 리키아 잭슨을 팀 스케처스에 영입하며 선수 목록을 확장했습니다. WNBA 1라운드 드래프트 지명자인 잭슨은 스케처스 농구화의 상징적인 Comfort That Performs를 경험한 후 합류하게 되었습니다. 그녀는 스케처스와 파트너십을 맺은 첫 번째 WNBA 선수가 되어 매우 기쁘며, 그들의 신발의 편안함과 디자인에 대해 극찬했습니다.
스케처스의 회장 마이클 그린버그는 NBA 스타인 조엘 엠비드와 줄리어스 랜들과 같은 전문 농구 선수들로 구성된 그들의 집중적인 로스터에 잭슨의 추가를 강조했습니다. 회사는 속도, 안정성 및 지지력을 위해 설계된 저탑 농구화 SKX NEXUS™를 선보이며, 향상된 접지력을 위해 스케처스 무브 폼™과 구디이어® 고무를 특징으로 하고 있습니다. 스케처스 농구화는 2024년 8월까지 전 세계에서 출시될 예정입니다.
Skechers a élargi son équipe d'athlètes en signant Rickea Jackson, l'ailière des Los Angeles Sparks, pour l'équipe Skechers. Jackson, le premier choix du premier tour de la WNBA, a rejoint l'équipe après avoir éprouvé le confort signature Comfort That Performs des chaussures de basketball Skechers. Elle a exprimé son enthousiasme d'être la première joueuse de la WNBA à s'associer avec Skechers, louant le confort et le design de leurs chaussures.
Le président de Skechers, Michael Greenberg, a souligné l'ajout de Jackson à leur effectif ciblé d'athlètes professionnels de basketball, qui comprend des stars de la NBA comme Joel Embiid et Julius Randle. La société a présenté le SKX NEXUS™, une chaussure basse conçue pour la vitesse, la stabilité et le soutien, dotée de Skechers Move Foam™ et de caoutchouc Goodyear® pour une traction améliorée. Les chaussures de basketball Skechers seront disponibles dans le monde entier d'ici août 2024.
Skechers hat sein Athleten-Roster erweitert und Rickea Jackson, Forward der Los Angeles Sparks, in das Team Skechers aufgenommen. Jackson, der erste Wahl im WNBA-Draft, trat dem Team bei, nachdem sie den charakteristischen Comfort That Performs von Skechers Basketballschuhen erlebt hatte. Sie äußerte ihre Begeisterung, die erste WNBA-Spielerin zu sein, die mit Skechers kooperiert, und lobte den Komfort und das Design ihres Schuhwerks.
Skechers-Präsident Michael Greenberg betonte Jacksons Ergänzung zu ihrem fokussierten Roster professioneller Basketballspieler, das NBA-Stars wie Joel Embiid und Julius Randle umfasst. Das Unternehmen stellte den SKX NEXUS™ vor, einen niedrigen Spielschuh, der für Geschwindigkeit, Stabilität und Unterstützung entwickelt wurde und mit Skechers Move Foam™ und Goodyear®-Gummi für verbesserte Traktion ausgestattet ist. Die Skechers Basketballschuhe werden weltweit im August 2024 erhältlich sein.
- Expansion of athlete roster with WNBA player Rickea Jackson
- Introduction of new SKX NEXUS™ basketball shoe with advanced features
- Planned global rollout of Skechers Basketball footwear by August 2024
- Endorsement from high-profile athletes in NBA and WNBA
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Skechers expanded its all-star roster of athletes with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. The WNBA’s first-round draft pick joined Team Skechers after practicing in Skechers Basketball shoes and experiencing the brand’s signature Comfort That Performs.
Rickea Jackson in the new SKX NEXUS™ basketball shoes from Skechers. (Photo: Business Wire)
"I'm thrilled to be the first WNBA player to join forces with Skechers," shared Rickea Jackson. "While Skechers is a new player in the basketball world, their commitment to fit, support, and active collaboration with athletes is clear. The comfort and design of their footwear is truly impressive. I love training in these shoes and I'm eager to see what we can accomplish together."
“So we can give each player the attention they deserve, our roster of professional basketball athletes is tight and focused with veterans like 2022-2023 MVP Joel Embiid and three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle, as well as rising stars with exceptional talent like LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann. We’ve been looking for the right WNBA player to add to Team Skechers and we found her in Rickea Jackson,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Rickea’s a sensational athlete and an inspiration—and she deserves the best footwear that meets her needs. League rules mean fans won’t see her competing in Skechers now, but we’re already gaining her insights as we continue to deliver the most comfortable and innovative footwear on the court for all athletes.”
Perfect for players like Jackson and Mann who desire a fast and responsive court-feel, the SKX NEXUS™ is a low-top court shoe designed for speed, stability and support. Offering exceptional comfort with resilient Skechers Move Foam™, every pair features a breathable mesh upper, lockdown ankle support in the heel, and Goodyear® rubber with a torsion-plate to amplify traction for quick cuts on the court. The style joins an innovative Skechers Basketball collection that includes the lightweight SKX Resagrip™ with advanced cushioning and the SKX Float™ for exceptional stability and control. Another new style, the SKX Reign™ that promotes elevation and intense traction, will also deliver for the 2024-2025 season.
Rickea Jackson played college basketball at Mississippi State and University of
The Skechers team of elite athletes competing in the brand’s performance footwear includes NBA players Joel Embiid, Julius Randal and Terance Mann; elite footballers Harry Kane, Mohammed Kudus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Anthony Elanga, as well as many others; golfers Matt Fitzpatrick and Brooke Henderson; pickleball pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau; and Major League Baseball players Clayton Kershaw, Chris Taylor, Brendan Donovan, Aaron Nola, and Wade Miley.
Skechers Basketball footwear is available at skechersbasketball.com and select Skechers retail stores in
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