Yes, they are real. Metta World Peace plans on playing in China this season and, after considering changing his name to “Panda Friend” (which might still happen), Metta announced on Monday that he is going to be debuting two versions of a new signature shoe: “The Panda’s Friend.”

This has the potential to seriously change the shoe game. How will Jordan respond?

But seriously, this is real. And my analysis? “Only Metta… only Metta.” -Tommy