The GOAT shoe collections & Shaq’s shoe business strategy | Courtside Club w/ Rachel DeMita

Rachel DeMita is joined by writer, host and sneaker head Nick DePaula talking about how he got his start in the business, which NBA players have the greatest shoe collections, the GOAT sneakers and much more!
0:00 Introductions
0:30 Welcome to Courtside Club with special guest: Nick DePaula
1:00 How did you get started writing about the sneaker game?
3:15 What were your dream shoes growing up?
4:15 Have you worked with Kevin Garnett?
6:45 Anyone you have been starstruck by through your work?
8:25 P.J. Tucker’s shoe collection
13:30 Working with Kobe Bryant
14:30 Are Kobe’s shoes the most popular signature shoe amongst NBA players?
16:12 Halftime: GOAT shoe categories
26:40 Next generation of NBA superstars
30:35 The Sneaker Game
33:15 Favorite NBA players to talk about sneakers
34:10 What should Kyrie do next for his signature shoe?
35:45 Shaq’s shoe business strategy
37:20 Buzzer Beaters
43:20 Where to find Nick DePaula on social media
43:45 See you next week!
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