A’ja Wilson is turning heads in Paris with Team USA, as they set their sights on clinching an incredible eighth Olympic gold medal. But, it’s not just her stellar play that’s creating a buzz. There’s also a lot of excitement about her upcoming signature sneakers with Nike, hitting the shelves next year. After few details got public about Wilson’s signature deal, now intriguing new stuff has leaked which suggests it may resemble late NBA legend Kobe Bryant‘s design.

It looks like some beans got spilled on the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast when a senior journalist was asked about A’ja Wilson’s sneakers. The journalist from Footwear News, Peter Verry, said he was surprised when Wilson expounded on her signature shoe. “And A’ja is 6’7, so she needs something that’s sturdy, right? But then she was talking about everything about the shoe. I’m like, wait a second, this sounds more along the lines of a Kobe silhouette than like a LeBron,” Peter Verry said on Locked On Women’s Basketball.

Much like Wilson’s performance that goes unnoticed on the court, we all have also taken cognizance of the shoes she dons to dominate on the hardwood. And they are mostly the NBA legend LeBron James‘ designs. But it looks like it might change soon. Verry elaborated, “She (Wilson) said ‘it’s a low top which she typically doesn’t wear on the court. It’s very versatile.” The journalist went on to highlight that a key feature of the shoe will be its comfort. It’s built to handle 40 minutes of intense play, just what Wilson wants.

Moving on, it was in May when Wilson announced her signature deal with Nike. Not just this, the announcement was brought forth in a unique way, where she posed with a t-shirt that read, “Of Course I Have A Shoe Dot Com.” Now that it’s official, let’s explore more about this project and other details that have made their way into the public domain till now.

More about A’ja Wilson’s upcoming Nike collection

“From my logo to the look of the shoe and the pieces throughout the collection, we’ve worked to make sure every detail is perfectly tuned to my game and style,” said the fourth active WNBA player to get her signature shoe from Nike. A’ja Wilson has spent over a year collaborating with Nike to bring her signature collection to life, which will feature the much-anticipated A’One sneaker.

The Las Vegas Aces star herself spilled the beans that her much-anticipated A’One collection will drop in Summer 2025. The fans already got a sneak peek of her favorite colorways for the collection: Laser Pink, Beta Blue, White Ghost, and Black Hyper Pink, thanks to a recent tweet from Sole Retriever’s X account. Sources are also stating that each piece from A’ja Wilson’s A’One collection will be priced around $110.

But it’s not just the sneakers that are making waves, the collection also boasts a full range of apparel. It will be t-shirts, hoodies, and even signature slides—all adding up to a major style statement. What’s even more exciting is that Wilson hasn’t left out the younger fans. Her line will feature a youth collection as well, making sure kids can rock the look just like their favorite star.

“And not just the reporter in me, but the sneaker fan in me is like really waiting like, okay, I want to see this,” said Peter Verry which reflects the excitement for Wilson’s new sneakers echoing the legendary Kobe Bryant’s style and a full apparel line dropping next summer. With A’ja Wilson’s impressive Olympic run, her influence is set to soar off-court as well.

Stay tuned for more such updates. And join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show”. Our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.