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Kyrie Irving Debuts Anta Kai 3 During Pregame Workout as Return Status Remains Unclear

Anta has leaned on Irving’s creative role, with the new model slated for a Jan. 17 release at $125.

Overview

  • Ten months after an ACL tear, Irving took the floor for a pregame workout in Sacramento, but the NBA injury report still lists him out following left knee surgery.
  • Irving revealed the shoe on Instagram as “Kyrie 3.0” and then wore the Anta Kai 3 during the workout, keeping focus on his signature line during rehab.
  • WWD reports the Year of the Horse colorway is expected to launch Jan. 17 at a $125 price point, with full performance specs not yet disclosed.
  • Visible design changes include an oversize Anta logo extending into a two-part midsole, a reinforced eyestay, and an engineered mesh upper with detailed stitching.
  • StockX data cited in coverage links Irving to Anta’s recent momentum, naming it the platform’s fastest-growing brand in 2024 and showing a 51% sales rise in early 2025.