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Embiid unveiled his first signature basketball shoe with Skechers, named the JE 1, amid a double overtime loss to the Hawks.
Skechers teased the JE 1 on social media ahead of an official December 4 announcement.
Skechers plans multiple JE 1 colorways, including a white/black/red/gold option to match Sixers uniforms.
Embiid’s footwear journey includes previous deals with Adidas and Under Armour before Skechers.
Embiid has worn Skechers SKX Float on the court and appeared in brand advertisements off the court.
The announcement followed Skechers’ celebration of Embiid’s Olympic gold medal performance with a SKX Float colorway.
Other Skechers athletes include NBA players and WNBA players, expanding the brand’s basketball appeal.
Sports Illustrated’s Kicks On SI will continue coverage of sneakers and footwear news related to Embiid’s JE 1.
Pat Benson reports on Embiid’s signature shoe and related NBA footwear news for Kicks On SI.
The story integrates social media teasers, official announcements, and colorway plans to build hype for JE 1.
The game setting involved Embiid and the 76ers losing to the Hawks, but the footwear milestone stood out.

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The 76ers briefly reunited Embiid, George, and Maxey, but injuries limited Embiid and created early skepticism about the trio’s fit.
Injury concerns loom over Embiid, with knee/hip issues shaping his availability and the team's long-term outlook.
Nick Nurse has kept the rotation flexible, managing a night-to-night roster to cope with injuries and new players.
Maxey remains a primary scorer and mentor among the young guard corps, underscoring his growing role.
The Sixers sit at 10-9 as they face a busy four-game stretch on a week that tests their depth.
Injuries impose financial and long-term questions, as two veteran stars are well-compensated for fewer games.
Embiid emphasizes his will to compete, insisting he’ll do anything to play one game of basketball.
The emergence of Maxey as a stable offensive force reshapes the Sixers' ceiling with Embiid in decline and George on a later-year deal.
Embiid’s injury-recovery has limited him to a handful of games, shaping the team’s odds for a deep postseason run.
A long-term extension for Embiid, valued at $193 million over three years, shifts expectations as the team balances present needs with future commitments.

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