Dropping as part of the Converse ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ collection, the Chuck 70 High ‘Capitols’ pays homage to Earl ‘Big Cat’ Lloyd, who became the first African-American athlete to play in an NBA game when he debuted for the Washington Capitols in 1950. The high-top’s color palette draws inspiration from the short-lived team, utilizing a black satin upper with green and white foxing tape. A Hardwood Classics NBA logo adorns the midsole. (Read more here https://andscape.com/features/converse-collection-honors-nba-pioneers-chuck-cooper-earl-lloyd-and-nat-clifton/)