Milwaukee Bucks player Damian Lillard debuted his ninth pair of trademark adidas trainers during the NBA Playoffs.

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The first weekend of the NBA Playoffs is usually one of the most exciting occasions of the year for basketball fans. With the All-Star team’s backing, adidas flourished when all eyes were on the basketball floor.

Adidas was well-represented this weekend with four of its five legendary athletes playing in the playoffs and all of them rocking new models or player-exclusive colorways. Adidas showcased its players’ shoe rotation earlier in the weekend.

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At the beginning of their NBA playoff series, Damian Lillard unveiled the Adidas Dame 9, while James Harden received his purple Harden Vol 8 with patent leather.

The most seasoned athlete for the brand, Damian Lillard, made his debut wearing the adidas Dame 9 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers.

Look below for a detailed look at Lillard wearing his newest sneaker during Sunday night’s pregame warmups, courtesy of @NBAKicks on social media.

The unveiling of Lillard’s eighth pair of signature trainers from adidas came at the perfect time. The Bucks point guard, who scored 35 points in the first half, won the decisive Game 1.

Although fans initially saw Lillard’s performance in the adidas Dame 9, the basketball shoe has really been available for months. Adidas unveiled Lillard’s surprise trainers in February during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Fans and players are disappointed that the adidas Dame 9 is still not accessible to the general market. There is currently no official information available on the pricing, release date, or technical specifications.

adidas assures fans that Lillard’s signature trainers will be available in a variety of colorways each year, so there’s no need to worry. Even better, the two companies have worked together to develop a reasonably priced supplementary line. Online shoppers can view Lillard’s official collection by going to the adidas website.

Distinguished athletes from Adidas contributed to the company’s another prosperous sporting weekend. The business seems prepared to continue its hoop shoe renaissance. Make certain to subscribe to Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Kicks for the most recent updates on sneaker news from the NBA and other sports.