Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson paid tribute to his Filipino heritage once again by debuting a pair of custom shoes inspired by the Philippines. The shoes, designed by Filipino artist Maui Lucero, feature Clarkson donning a Gilas Pilipinas jersey.
Clarkson’s bespoke Nike Zoom Freak 2 was designed by Filipino artist Maui Lucero to honor the Philippine national team and features the words “Laban Pilipinas” across the swoosh.
Clarkson once played for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2018 Asian Games, when the Philippines finished higher than in any of the previous 16 quadrennial competitions.
Clarkson, the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year, is featured in the other pair while wearing the uniform of the Utah Jazz.
“Puso!” For the post’s caption, Clarkson penned.
Lucero, also known as thebrocustom on Instagram, has collaborated with a number of professional Filipino basketball players, most notably those in the PBA.
Beau Belga of Rain or Shine, Terrence Romeo of San Miguel, Poy Erram of TNT, Calvin Abueva and Mark Barroca of Magnolia, and Jericho Cruz of NLEX are just a few of the players he made unique shoes for.Lucero expressed gratitude to Belga, Norwood, and Nambatac of Rain or Shine for helping him meet the Clarkson family.
