The story
In 2020, Gay parted ways with Puma and returned to the Swoosh. He was spotted wearing the Nike Cosmic Unity 2 in 2022-23, his final NBA season, before retiring in 2024.
Rudy Gay is an American forward who has taken a winding shoe journey over his career. Originally signed to Nike, where he preferred the Hyperdunk line of shoes, Gay then made a surprising move to Puma, becoming the brand’s first veteran NBA athlete in its renewed push into basketball, and wore shoes like the Uproar and Clyde Court.
Puma Uproar
Previously worn
4/5
Puma Clyde Court
Previously worn
4.5/5
In 2020, Gay parted ways with Puma and returned to the Swoosh. He was spotted wearing the Nike Cosmic Unity 2 in 2022-23, his final NBA season, before retiring in 2024.
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