Akron, Ohio native Chris Livingston, a McDonald’s All-American, played one season at Kentucky before the Milwaukee Bucks took him 58th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. After stints with the Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers, he signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Washington Wizards in September 2026. On court, Livingston has worn only New Balance, mainly the Two WXY v5, including an Ultra Pink colorway; no endorsement deal has been reported.