Chris Paul and Jordan Brand go back decades, with the latter having given the NBA All-Star his own signature footwear series. The current Los Angeles Clipper still plays in the CP3 series, but he's also known for lacing up Michael Jordan's athletic-specific range. Case in point?: A special edition Air Jordan 40 created to honor this year's CP3 Elite Guard Camp.
Since 2008, Paul has invited over 30 of the country's top high school point guards, top players in his home state of North Carolina, and the top 15 college point guards for an intense three-day training camp. Each session is overseen by the NBA veteran, and this year, the cohort also returned home with an exclusive version of the latest Air Jordan design.
The Zoom Air-cushioned silhouette features a high-quality mix of suede and leather materials across its upper. Lateral wall swooshes are recreated with multi-colored floral embroidery; similar motifs animate the sneaker's inner lining. Large CP3 logos appear on the tongue while Nike text rounds out the package at the spine.
Enjoy a closer-look at the Player-Exclusive (PE) Jordan 40 ahead. Pairs will not release via Nike.com/Jordan, although similarly-colored offerings could launch at some point.
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