words // Nick DePaula:
Every fall, as the start of a new NBA season gets underway, fans are getting used to seeing players throughout the league representing new cities, donning new uniforms and gelling with a new team.
For us at Nice Kicks, we’re also noticing all of the players that’ve switched to a new sneaker brand. This season, that total has topped 20 players, which is a relatively small number compared to the league’s free agency, where seemingly a fourth of the league switches rosters.
From the headline-dominating James Harden and Nick Young, who both switched from Nike to adidas, to the more under-the-radar moves of Mike Conley Jr., DeMarre Carroll and Kemba Walker, we’ve got every new deal covered ahead. You’ll also want to dive deeper in the sneaker free agency of All-Star guard John Wall, as he’s not technically a shoe free agent just yet.
Check out all of the players who’ve switched their sneaker brands from last season to this season below, and stay tuned all year long for more Kicks On Court coverage.
James Harden
Nike —> adidas
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Corey Brewer
Under Armour —> adidas
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Ty Lawson
Nike —> adidas
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Nick Young
Nike —> adidas
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Josh Smith
adidas —> BrandBlack
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Kemba Walker
Under Armour —> Jordan
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Dwight Howard
adidas —> Peak
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Wesley Johnson
Nike —> Under Armour
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DeMarre Carroll
Nike —> adidas
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Kyle O’Quinn
Nike —> adidas
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Kevin Love
361 —> Nike
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Lou Williams
Nike —> Peak
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CJ Watson
Peak —> adidas
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Anthony Tolliver
Nike —> Under Armour
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Andre Miller
Reebok —> adidas
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Josh McRoberts
Nike —> Under Armour
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Terrence Ross
Nike —> Li-Ning
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Gerald Green
Reebok —> Free Agent (Wearing Li-Ning)
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Arron Afflalo
adidas —> Free Agent (Wearing Retro Jordans)
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Mike Conley Jr.
Adidas —> Under Armour (Still pending)
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John Wall
adidas —> Free Agent (Pending Summer 2016. For full details, read here.)
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