The Puma Clyde was brought to life in 1973, marking the first time ever that an NBA player received his signature shoe. Puma wanted to make an impact in the basketball world and saw Walt Frazier as the perfect athlete to combine with as his popularity continued to rise. Although Frazier was known for his skills on the court, it was his style away from it that made him stand out, famously wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a suit that eventually gained him the nickname "Clyde." The partnership brought the iconic Puma Clyde to life, and the rest, as they say, is history.