Chris Paul unleashes the dragon – the Yellow Dragon to be precise. This is the nickname of the beast of a colorway that Jordan releases tomorrow for Paul’s new signature shoe CP3.IX.
JORDAN CP3.IX “YELLOW DRAGON”
Black/Metallic Gold/Laser Orange/Infrared 23
October 4th, 9 AM CET
Buy the Jordan CP3.IX “Yellow Dragon” at KICKZ.COM
Also available in BG sizes for kids and girls
Jordan CP3.IX Yellow Dragon on feet
Jordan CP3.IX Yellow Dragon on feet backside
The Clippers went to China this summer and this is where CP3 fittingly donned this particular colorway of the CP3.IX when they played the Charlotte Hornets in Shanghai. On the court as well as on the streets the vibrant colors really pop. They are inspired by the dragon dance often seen in festive celebrations in China. The Yellow Dragon is also known for his intelligence which perfectly fits the “floor general” mentality and play style of Chris Paul. Basketball is on the rise in China and while many think that the NBA sends the teams and players over just for marketing purposes, Clippers coach Doc Rivers thinks that the trip actually helped the team. With 9 new players joining in the off-season the title contenders from the City of Angels had to grow together. “I said this in Shenzhen, I think if things go the way we want them to go and we’re the champions, hopefully, we’re going to look back on this trip to China and say this is one of the main reasons that allowed us to come together. So this has really been a good trip for us.”
SHANGHAI, CN – OCTOBER 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives against the Charlotte Hornets as part of the 2015 NBA Global Games China at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 14, 2015 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CN – OCTOBER 14: A view of the sneakers of Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the game against the Charlotte Hornets as part of the 2015 NBA Global Games China at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 14, 2015 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CN – OCTOBER 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots against the Charlotte Hornets as part of the 2015 NBA Global Games China at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 14, 2015 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CN – OCTOBER 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots during a game against the Charlotte Hornets as part of the 2015 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 14, 2015 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CN – OCTOBER 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots during a game against the Charlotte Hornets as part of the 2015 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 14, 2015 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)