The title defense is alive and well in Oklahoma City, with the Thunder felling the Suns with little resistance; regardless of individual efforts for Phoenix, the champs never really broke a sweat en route to a four game sweep. With the Converse Shai 001 eliciting plenty of “sneaker of the year” conversation in 2025, no doubt SGA and the Boston brand are aiming for that same back-to-back honors as a sequel sits on the horizon. But could it be coming sooner than we expect? On the first day of the second round and the eve of Thunder-Lakers, Converse posted a new teaser to social media, pinning Shai's gothic logo atop a stainless steel backdrop, with a winking caption reading “Round Two Loading.” With little information to go on beyond that, it's hardly clear whether this is an indication that SGA's sequel is imminent, or if this could simply mark a new step in the Converse Shai 001 journey. Notably, the reigning MVP has worn several two-tone editions and a new lace-up build toward the end of the regular season and as the playoffs began; that remains the biggest area for innovation if a full silhouette reveal isn't the mission here. Given how Shai continues to dominate the headlines with his footwear, trust we'll keep you up to date with the latest once this tease pays off, almost assuredly once the Thunder's second-round series begins. For now, you can come to your own conclusions by viewing the IG image below. © Sneaker News, 2026. | Permalink | No comme
