Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has not been active in the league since 2009 when he played for the Boston Celtics. He then took his talents next season to the Chinese Basketball Association, wherein he played for the Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons, Foshan Dralions and the Beijing Ducks.

Even though he was known for his off-the-court antics and as the most hated man in New York during his days as a Knicks, Marbury established himself as a businessman in 2006 when he launched "Starbury," his own line of sneakers, which was distributed by Steve & Barry's until it went bankrupt in 2009, per Complex.

The 38-year-old became somewhat of a legendary figure in the CBA when he led the Beijing Ducks to the championship in 2012, 2014 and 2015. He was even honored in China in 2012 with a statue of himself unveiled for his accomplishments in the league, as reported by ESPN.

Due to his success in China, the two-time NBA All-Star announced on Instagram that his "Starbury" sneakers line would be coming back soon in stores. Complex noted there was no official announcement on the price or release date of the shoes but expected it to be cheaper than other branded shoes on the market.

According to a report from Forbes, the signature "Starbury" shoe was marketed for only $15 per pair, which was a far cry from the prices of other brands. It actually became a huge name among the American hoops fans as more people could afford the product.

During an interview for the New York Daily News in 2006, his upbringing in New York was his main selling point for his shoe brand. "I grew up in the ghetto. I grew up on food stamps. I know what it's like not to have money. I understand how kids feel when they walk into a store and see a pair of shoes they can't afford," Marbury said.

As for the shoes' performance, Sole Collector rated "Starbury I" and "Starbury II" with a C and B- respectively. "The Starbury I is an admittedly marginal shoe. There are strong concerns of lacking midfoot support, forefoot cushioning, and lateral support on harsh movements. A value purchase for pick-up games. It's light, flexible, and provides sufficient heel cushioning and traction." the review stated.

"For parents tight on money or mothers struggling to raise a crew of young boys, the Starbury II comes into the picture perfectly. I'd have to recommend the Starbury II in a head-to-head battle [between Starbury I]," Sole Collector added.