Alexander‘s first signature sneaker began with a sketch not from a designer, but himself. The 26-year-old leading the NBA in scoring this season played a more involved role than in designing the Converse Shai 001 than is usual for a signature athlete,

SGA joins the likes of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Larry Johnson, and Chuck Taylor in becoming one of the 10 athletes to have a signature Converse shoe. Elton Brand was the last player to have a Converse signature shoe in 2010.