Nike pitchman LeBron James credited Stephon Marbury for coming up with his discount Starbury line of shoes, but said he didn't think Nike would follow suit.

"I think me being with Nike, we hold our standards high, we do a great job putting out great merchandise," he said before the game. "Great shoes, that's part of a price that's pretty high, but at the same time you're getting great quality for it."

Posted by joec32033:

You guys see the highlights on sportscenter? Rasheed and Ben were talking and Rasheed stepped on Ben's shoes. He obviously read that comment before the game yesterday!

Posted by EnySpree:

The sneakers are great sneakers. Please stop dogging their comfort. If you have ever played in them then you know they are good.

Anyway, lebron is not gonna hurt his money by dissin Nike. Period. He is under contract so he can't anyway.

Good for Ben Wallace. I hope they can change the game. Next we needs to get more Steve and Barry type stores around. They have some decent cloths in that place for $14 and lower.

I personally am tired of material stuff ruling peoples lives and perception of other people. If the items are made by a respectable business, are of good quality and don't look wack then who cares who makes it?

Starburys are pretty ugly, but they are a damn good shoe. Steve and barrys also has decent cloths in there.

Power to the people!