Paolo Banchero's New Jordan Shoe Launch has Meaningful Inspiration

Paolo Banchero is launching a new Jordan Heir 2 PE shoe in the coming week -- and it's good timing, with the Orlando Magic off to a surprising 3-1 lead in a first round series against the Detroit Pistons.

Paolo worked with Nike to come up with a design inspired by his grandmother Sheila’s one-of-a-kind style, a Jordan shoe that will drop on May 1st, according to Nick DePaula.

Here is Paolo's full quote describing his love for his grandma, her fashion sense, and the idea behind this version of his annual themed Jordan sneaker tribute honoring his heritage:

This (Sneaker name) is the Oh Sheila

And a shout to my grandma, my moms mom, and her fashion sense. I feel like I get a lot of it from her.

My parents never really dressed super loud or fancy. But my grandma? Man!

That is why the shoe is so loud. You have leopard print, pink, purple, red, and green — cause that is what her closet looked like.

She had a walk-in closet in her house. I used to go over and spend the night almost every weekend growing up. She had a nice walk-in closet with a jacuzzi. She was killing it! [laughs] I did not have that at home, so I would always be wowed and check out her closet.

I would see all these leopard prints, zebra, red leather, and all these crazy clothes. I remember being so enamored by it as a kid.

To this day, she wears crazy colors. Whenever my grandma sees me wear an outfit that is a little louder, she is always so proud and will say – You look sharp! You look good!Paolo Banchereo