Kicks On Court: JR Smith 'Blacks Out' in Kobes & LeBrons

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All-black sneakers used to be a common theme during the NBA Playoffs a few years back. The Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and many other teams switched to blacked out sneakers to show unity during the playoffs. Although that act is not seen in today’s NBA, there are a few players who still rocked black sneakers in the playoffs. Our Kicks On Court column spotted JR Smith rocking two different, predominately black sneakers in yesterday’s game 5 of the Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder series. In detail, Smith was spotted in a mainly black NikeiD Zoom Kobe VI during the first half. It also featured a little touch of blue on the inner lining. In the second half, JR Smith switched to the “Blackout” Nike LeBron 8. View these kicks plus more, worn by Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Zach Randolph and others, below.

JR Smith and Kevin Durant in the "Blackout" Nike LeBron 8 and the Nike Zoom KD III, respectively

James Harden and JR Smith in the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low and a black NikeiD Zoom Kobe VI, respectively

JR Smith in a black NikeiD Zoom Kobe VI

LeBron James and Jodie Meeks in the Nike LeBron 8 PS and a NikeiD Zoom Kobe VI, respectively

Dwyane Wade in the Jordan Fly Wade

George Hill wearing the Nike Sharkley

Al Harrington dunking in the "Blackout" Nike Zoom KD III

Evan Turner wearing the Li-Ning Conquer

Kendrick Perkins dunking in the adidas Pro Model 2010

Shane Battier shooting in a PEAK PE

Mario Chalmers shooting in the adidas adiZero Crazy Light

Zach Randolph boxing out in the Nike Air Max Fly By