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Victor Wembanyama Shows Off His Nike GT Hustle 3 PE 'Wookiee of the Year'

Nike GT Hustle 3 'Wookiee of the Year'
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On Saturday, revealed a pair of ‘Star Wars’ inspired PEs that celebrates his Rookie of the Year award. Wemby, who does not currently hold a signature sneaker with , wears the GT Hustle 3 on court, so this was the model blessed with the furry 'Wookiee of the Year' design. The star has been open about his love of the Star Wars franchise, sharing before the game that his three favourite films include Revenge of the Sith, Attack of the Clones, and The Empire Strikes Back. He is also on record saying his first purchase after getting drafted into the NBA was a Millennium Falcon LEGO set.

Nike have done a great job leaning into Wembanyama’s personality. His personal logo plays on his other nickname, ‘the Alien', and last season he and the Swoosh released an of the GT Hustle 2. Now with this ‘Wookiee of the Year’ sneaker, it’s evident that Nike intends to continue imbuing storytelling into Wemby’s product. While it is unlikely this special sneaker will be released and there are no rumours of a signature line floating about, it is exciting to think about what the duo could deliver in the future. For now, check out the detailed images of Wemby’s PE below.

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