Perhaps the only thing more jaw-dropping than NBA star Damian Lillard’s basketball game is the price of his new Oakley sunglasses. But before you flip out over these $14,000 specs — nope, that’s not a typo, they cost as much as a decent used car — you should know the backstory behind these super-pricey shades.

These particular sunglasses — the Oakley MUZM Series 1875 X Metal Romeo and Juliet — are in fact a souped-up re-release of the brand’s first sculptural wire frame glasses, once rocked by another NBA icon who spent some time with the Portland Trailblazers — Scottie Pippen.

Two years of development and more than 400 designs went into bringing us these hand-finished, 3D-printed lightweight frames, which are made of a hypoallergenic titanium powder and engineered to naturally fit around the skull. The frames feature interchangeable nosecombs to dial in the fit, plus original elements such as socks, nosepads and flexbombs.

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This new Collector’s Edition honors both Pippen and Lillard — Oakley’s newest sponsored star — and is signed by both athletes. Even better? Oakley will be contributing $140,000 to RESPECT, a program founded by Lillard that challenges Portland-area high school students to show up, work hard and be kind. As part of the program, teachers and counselors are empowered to reward with game tickets, Lillard-signed items and other giveaways — and of course, Lillard himself even stops by the schools from time to time to check in and inspire the students.

It’s worth noting that this set features two sunglasses — the aforementioned Romeo and Juliet — so we’re actually talking $7,000 a pair. The release also comes with a collector’s coin and booklet. And don’t worry: they’re polarized.

Price: $14,000

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