Quick Facts
- To commemorate the intrasquad 1-on-1 championship, Kyrie is dropping an ANTA Kai 2 colorway in monochrome Mavs blue with a championship belt strapped proudly across the forefoot.
- The real focus is the belt buckle popping off the lockdown strap. Printed with a crown graphic in the middle and “King of the Court” spelled out above and below it.
- The ANTA Kai 2 King of the Court will be released October 18, 2025.
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Games of 1-on-1 are a little different than your driveway match-ups if you’re an NBA star. First of all, the king of the court format is one and done, score and stay on, get scored on, and get off the floor. Next depends on the specific rules, but don’t think you can dribble your way to success; most games stick to a three-dribble limit, but some stick to two or even one dribble per possession. At Dallas Mavericks practice, it looks like there’s a two-dribble limit, and when it comes to quick moves, head fakes, and unstoppable first steps, it’s pretty easy to see why Kyrie Irving walked away with the king of the court belt. Yes, the Mavs have a real king of the court championship belt.
To commemorate the intrasquad 1-on-1 championship, Kyrie is dropping an ANTA Kai 2 colorway in monochrome Mavs blue with a championship belt strapped proudly across the forefoot. The ANTA Kai 2 King of the Court adds slight hits of contrasting color with mint green on the tongue and vamp logos and a slightly lighter shade of icy blue on the outsole, but the real focus is the belt buckle popping off the lockdown strap. Printed with a crown graphic in the middle and “King of the Court” spelled out above and below it. If you’re gonna rock these to the park, make sure you’ve been practicing your follow-through.
With the NBA pre-season in full swing and regular season games tipping off next week, Kyrie has brought the team focus to his signature ANTA line. In addition to the practice-themed King of the Court colorway, Kyrie also dropped a Klay Thompson tribute colorway, shouting out his Mavs backcourt running mate and ANTA teammate. With Cooper Flagg tearing up the pre-season and Anthony Davis back in form, Dallas could actually come out of the Luka trade unscathed, a fate that seemed impossible halfway through last season.
The ANTA Kai 2 King of the Court will be released October 18, 2025 through ANTA and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $125. For all the latest NBA player signature sneaker news and release info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
