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Jayson Tatum Wears 'Pink Lemonade' Jordans in Celtics Win

Fans got another look at the Jordan Tatum 1 'Pink Lemonade' during last night's Boston Celtics game.

Pat Benson

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It is officially spring, which means both the weather and the NBA are heating up. During last night's 132-109 win over the Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum teased fans with a tasty new colorway of his first signature shoe.

Tatum poured in 36 points in the Jordan Tatum 1 'Pink Lemonade' colorway. It was the same colorway Tatum wore during the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah, last month.

Jordan Brand and Tatum officially announced the shoes the morning of the All-Star Game. The 4x NBA All-Star opted to wear the highly-anticipated 'Pink Lemonade' colorway en route to winning the exhibition game's MVP award.

Unfortunately, fans must wait a little longer to get their hands on the performance basketball shoes. But we at FanNation Kicks have everything you need to know about the Jordan Tatum 1 below.

Jordan Tatum 1

View of pink and blue Jordan shoes.
A detailed look at Jayson Tatum's shoes / © Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Jordan Tatum 1 is scheduled to launch on April 7, 2023. The first colorway is rumored to be the red and black 'Zoo' colorway. In fact, several of the colorways are designed to pay tribute to Tatum's childhood in St. Louis.

The shoes will cost $120 in adult sizes but will also be available in full-family sizing. According to the brand, the model is the lightest performance shoe in Jordan Brand’s performance line this season. 

Weight was shaved off thanks to the reinforced TPU frame that allows excess material to be stripped away. The uncaged Zoom Air unit in the forefoot helps provide energy return without sacrificing court feel.

The shoe is wrapped by a ground-contact foam that also acts as an integrated traction pattern, with minimal rubber on the toe and ball of the foot. The mesh knit upper is strong yet lightweight, while the collar is padded for ankle support. 

With just over two weeks to go until the launch of the Jordan Tatum 1, sneakerheads are drooling over the unreleased hoop shoes. Luckily, Jordan Brand will be ready to quench our thirst with some fresh kicks this spring.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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