On Nov. 8, 2025, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a season-long initiative to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its 2000-01 Eastern Conference Championship. Titled "The Heart & Hustle Collection," the four-drop lineup is curated by world-renowned designer Victor Solomon and powered by Crypto.com.
Today, the partnership has unveiled Drop 2 in the series, which sees Serbian-American artist Marko Terzo's vision in the form of a custom, hand-crafted Nike Air Force 1 Low.
Drop 2 follows the first drop, which was a crystal-encased golden basketball containing authentic segments from the 76ers 2001 Eastern Conference Championship Banner along with fabric from the team's 2025-26 Hardwood Classic Jersey.
In line with the type of custom artwork that has gained him over 16 million followers across social media, Terzo's contribution to the "Heart & Hustle" project transforms leather from different basketballs used during Hardwood Classic games from the current NBA season into a unique, wearable collectible.
The '01 Classic Kicks see navy-and-red contrasting panels across a white-colored base, nodding to the 76ers' signature tones. The franchise's logos make their way across the upper, as do numbers pertaining to Allen Iverson and the rest of his '01 team. Additionally, Terzo has also incorporated other Easter eggs nodding to the memorable Philly squad and Crypto.com.
"Bringing these sneakers to life was about honoring a legacy," shared Terzo. "Working with leather taken from basketballs used in this season’s 76ers Hardwood Classic games is one the more unique aspects of the shoes. As the 76ers celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic 2001 team with Crypto.com, I wanted these ’01 Classic Kicks to feel like a bridge between eras, while maintaining tradition that still inspires fans today."
Drop 2 of the anniversary-commemorating collection takes place on Tuesday, March 3, in the form of 200 digital NFT Collectibles. Collectibles will be available via 76ersheartandhustle.com on a "first come, first served" basis. Three lucky participants will be chosen at random to receive a physical pair of Terzo's hand-crafted ’01 Classic Kicks.
Enjoy a closer-look at the special custom ahead. To shop 76ers gear, visit Nike.com right now.
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