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Wales Bonner and Adidas Originals Unveil Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Tribute Capsule Launching Sept. 8

The capsule spotlights a suede Jabbar Lo with a gold sky hook detail, using archival storytelling to honor Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy.

Overview

  • The collection releases globally on Sept. 8 via adidas.com, the Confirmed app, and select retailers.
  • The WB Jabbar Lo updates the 1970s silhouette with a full suede upper, crocodile-embossed Three Stripes with alternating colors, a gold foil sky hook on the tongue, and a Wales Bonner wordmark near the heel.
  • Apparel features a basketball tank and shorts set, a track top with dragon embroidery referencing Abdul-Jabbar’s acting, a white track jacket with striped collar and cuffs, and socks in Bucks and Lakers color cues.
  • Shot by Oliver Hadlee Pearch with model Jecardi Sykes, the campaign pairs stills with archival footage, quotes, and a jazz-infused short film.
  • The drop continues adidas’s archival collaboration push around the Jabbar line, following projects like Willy Chavarría’s Jabbar Dress Lo and the Bruce LeeGame of Death’ Jabbar Lo, aligning with Wales Bonner’s long-running engagement with Black cultural history.