The Best All-NBA 1st Teams from a Sneaker Standpoint

Last night, the Association announced their All-NBA Teams. While All-Star nods see big screen shine, getting listed as First Team All-NBA is truly an elite category and one of the game’s biggest accolades.

Over the years, the All-NBA First Team has hosted some of the biggest names in the game. When ranking the rosters though, who was bringing the heat on the feet? We give you the five best All-NBA First Teams from a sneaker standpoint.

5. 2010

Kobe Bryant // Nike Zoom Kobe V

Dwyane Wade // Air Jordan 2010

LeBron James // Nike Air Max LeBron 7

Kevin Durant // Nike KD II

Dwight Howard // adidas TS Supernatural Commander

4. 1987

Magic Johnson // Converse Weapon

Michael Jordan // Air Jordan 2

Larry Bird // Converse Weapon

Kevin McHale // Converse Weapon

Hakeem Olajuwon // Etonic Akeem The Dream

3. 1998

Gary Payton // Nike Zoom Flight 98 The Glove

Michael Jordan // Air Jordan 13 & Air Jordan 14

Karl Malone // Apex Mailman

Tim Duncan // Nike Air Foamposite Pro & Nike Total Air Foamposite Max

Shaquille O’Neal // Reebok Shaq Reflection

2. 2001

Jason Kidd // Nike Air Flightposite & Nike Shox BB4

Allen Iverson // Reebok Answer IV

Chris Webber // Reebok Answer III, Air Jordan 16 & DaDa Prototype

Tim Duncan // Nike Air Max Duncan

Shaquille O’Neal // Dunk.net Chromz

1. 1996

Penny Hardaway // Nike Air Max Penny 1

Michael Jordan // Air Jordan 11

Scottie Pippen // Nike Air More Uptempo

Karl Malone // LA Gear Signature Shoe

David Robinson // Nike Air 2 Strong Force

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