In addition, Marbury touched on the fact that the masses have gotten “caught up in the greatness” of Jordan and vowed that “the time would change”.
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Marbury, who once released a $15 sneaker, is bringing the shoe back and attacking Michael Jordan and his practices online. Also, hit the following page to see a sketch of an upcoming Starbury sneaker.
While basketball is a global sport, it’s one that holds a uniquely important position in poor inner city communities all over the country, and when these large companies market their shoes, they know exactly who they’re marketing to.
Professional basketball player Stephon Marbury called out Michael Jordan over the price of sneakers as he announced the re-release of his line of Starbury shoes. Many kids grow up without a pair of $200 sneakers and if they do then they have to be careful when to wear them because over the years there have been countless robberies and other serious crime due to the sneakers.
Nowadays, Nike’s website lists Jordan basketball sneakers from $100 to $195 in men’s sizes.
He said all the shoes are made in China and are far cheaper than what the consumer is paying.
The social media and blogger audience started to respond to Marbury’s announcement and joked about the comparing the brand to the like of Jordan and Nike Inc.
A similar Sydney Morning Herald report noted that Marbury completed 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association and played for teams like Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, Knicks and Boston Celtics. “Stay calm we coming!” he added.
The “Starbury” and its accompanying apparel line rose to popularity with help from the now-bankrupted Steve & Barry’s stores, as a way to provide access to sneakers at an affordable price.
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“The grammar police are out”. He just put balls through hoops better than everyone else.
