Jason Williams' Nike Sneakers Are Still Available Online

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However, the silver lining is that more colorways are set to be released throughout this year, and the second style to drop is still sitting on shelves. The Nike Zoom Hyperflight "Patent Black" dropped in March for $170 in adult sizes and is still in stock on Nike.com and Foot Locker.

Unlike the "Jason Williams" colorway, the "Patent Black" does not feature any of the player-exclusive details like Williams' jersey number or nickname. But it still is an amazing model from the peak of basketball shoes' golden era.

Nike Zoom Hyperflight History

Designed by legendary footwear designer Eric Avar, the Nike Zoom Hyperflight first launched in 2001. It featured the futuristic aesthetic of the new millennium, and Williams was the perfect player to headline the basketball shoe. It sports a sleek, minimalist design. Plus, the synthetic leather upper and Zoom Air cushioning made it pop off the basketball court.

Williams was the perfect torchbearer of the Nike Zoom Hyperflight line during the early 2000s and starred in some of the most unforgettable commercials of that time.

Jason Williams x Nike

On his podcast, Hoopin' N Hollerin', Williams lamented the fact that his Nike contract ended during his playing career and he signed a new deal with AND1 (a good fit given the rise of streetball and his playstyle). However, he always remained loyal to Nike. So much so that he never let his kids purchase shoes or apparel from other brands.

It is just the beginning of a new partnership between Williams and Nike, so fans can expect more exciting drops thoughout the year. Stay locked into Sports Illustrated's Kicks On SI for all your footwear news from the NBA and beyond.