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As the NBA approaches and anticipation builds for the season openers, so does the buzz around what shoes each player will wear on the court. Over the years, signature shoes have become an essential part of an athlete’s persona and have also transformed into iconic symbols within the sneaker community. The history of NBA signature shoes can be traced back to the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars , which were widely popular among mid-20th-century NBA players. These sneakers gained immense recognition when the American team wore them at the 1936 Summer Olympic basketball championship , securing the gold medal and boosting Converse’s reputation. With the NBA’s inception in 1949, Converse became the favored choice among players , with Chucks becoming the top basketball shoe in the country by 1955. Walt “Clyde” Frazier , an iconic figure in NBA History , made History as the first NBA player to have his signature shoe . Introduced in the 1970s, Frazier’s signature PUMA Clyde set a...

Amazon Prime Day is here NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau. “This is a huge moment on the retail calendar," Josh Planos, vice president of communications and public relations at the Better Business Bureau, told The Associated Press. "And because of that, it represents an enormous opportunity for a scammer, con artist or even just an unethical Business or organization to capitalize on the moment and separate folks from their hard-earned money.” Prime Day, a two-day discount event, kicks off on Tuesday and runs through Wednesday. In guidance published last week, the Better Business Bureau reminded consumers t...