Lillard pays tribute to 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin with new sneaker

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 30: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball while driving to the basket during the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on December 30, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Phoenix Suns top the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116.
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Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard took inspiration from WWE legend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the latest version of his signature sneaker.

An upcoming colorway of the Adidas Dame 6 will feature a snakeskin print and "Dame 3:16" on the midsole as a nod to Austin, according to Sneaker News. The shoe will release at select retailers on Jan. 25.

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Lillard has shown his appreciation for "Stone Cold" before, dressing up as the famous wrestler for Halloween in 2018.

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