It’s only been a month since our last update of the Kicks On Court Champion race, but a lot has changed in so little time. For the first time this season, Tony Wroten falls out of the Top 10, and Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris slides into the countdown. Take a look at the overall Kicks On Court Champion race and the highlights we’ve witnessed through Month 4.
10. Marcus Morris
Morris’ Kicks On Court Index so far: Freegums x Nike LeBron 9, Nike LeBron 12 iD (6), Nike LeBron X iD, “BHM” Nike LeBron X , “BHM” Nike LeBron 12, “Athlete” Nike Zoom LeBron III, “Taxi” Air Jordan 12, Nike Zoom LeBron III White/Black, Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier VIII iD (3)
Markieff Morris has been getting all of the attention for his Foamposite rampage so far this year, but his twin and partner in crime Marcus Morris has been turning some heads as of late as well. His LeBron 12 iDs are some of the best, and he’s also sprinkled in some of LeBron’s older models, such as the LeBron III and the LeBron X.
9. Isaiah Thomas
Thomas’ Kicks On Court Index so far: “Black History Month” Air Jordan XX9, “Fear” Air Jordan 3, Jordan CP3.VII PE (4), “3M” Air Jordan 13, “Blackout” Air Jordan XX9, Jordan CP3.VIII PE (6), “Legend Blue” Air Jordan 11, “Bel-Air” Jordan CP3.VII, Air Jordan 5Lab3, “Venom” Air Jordan 10, “Lady Liberty” Air Jordan 10,
Though not a Jordan Brand athlete, Isaiah Thomas continues to bring out a wide variety of retros and current signature models. In the past month, he has added the Air Jordan 5Lab3, the “Venom” Air Jordan 10, the “Lady Liberty” Air Jordan 10 (during All-Star Weekend) and a couple of Jordan CP PEs. Keep your eyes peeled to see what he brings out as a member of the Boston Celtics now.
8. Terrence Ross
Ross’ Kicks On Court Index so far: “Elephant Print” Nike Air Foamposite Pro, Nike Zoom KD IV iD, Nike Sonic Flight (2), “Playoff” Air Jordan 8, “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4, “Victory” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, “Gold” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, Air Jordan 5Lab3, Air Jordan 13 Dwyane Wade PE, “Red Viper” Nike Kobe 9 EXT Elite, “Slam Dunk” Air Jordan 6, “Playoff” Air Jordan 12, “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 9, “Grey Toe” Air Jordan 13, Air Jordan XIX SE, All-White Nike Air Foamposite One, “Black History Month” Nike Kobe X,
Due to a decrease in playing time, Terrence Ross’ status on our list dropped from #3 to #8 this month. He has slowed down a bit on the retros and is not bringing out as many Kobes to the court as he did earlier in the season. Nonetheless, his index as a whole this season is still very impressive.
7. James Johnson
Johnson’s Kicks On Court Index so far: Nike LeBron 11 Low Black/Gum, “Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One, All-White Nike Air Foamposite One, Air Jordan XVII White/Red, “Taxi” Air Jordan 12, “Flip” Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan XX White/Black-Varsity Red, “Detail” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, “Doernbecher” Air Jordan 10, “Infrared” Air Jordan 6, “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4, “Playoff” Air Jordan 11, “3M” Air Jordan 13, Air Jordan 7 Black/Citrus, “Gym Red” Air Jordan XX9, Nike Zoom HyperChase (2), “Black History Month” Nike Zoom Run The One, Air Jordan XX9 Black/White
James Johnson was the surprise of last month’s roundup, as he practically wore a new shoe in each game of January. In February, he slowed down a bit, opting to mostly keep his feet in low-top models, such as the “Black History Month” Nike Zoom Run The One and the Nike Zoom HyperChase.
6. J.R. Smith
Smith’s Kicks On Court Index so far: “Easy Money” Nike KD7, “Legacy” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, “Peach Cream” Nike Kobe 9 EM, “Knicks” Nike Air Foamposite One, Nike Hyperdunk 2014 iD (in honor of his late grandfather), “On the Road” Nike KD7, Nike Kobe 9 Elite iD (4), “Heart of a Lion” Nike LeBron 12, “Dream” Nike Kyrie 1, “23 Chromosomes” Nike LeBron 12, Nike HyperRev 2015 PE, Nike KD7 iD, “All-Star” Nike Kobe X, “Black History Month” Nike LeBron 12, Nike LeBron 12 PE, “Data” Nike LeBron 12
J.R. Smith wears shoes from any and every signature line, but it seems as if he has found himself a favorite. He spent the first week of February in a couple of LeBron 12 colorways before switching to the “All-Star” Nike Kobe X for the rest of the month.
5. DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan’s Kicks On Court Index so far: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Black/White, “University Red” Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low, Prelude Nike Zoom Kobe I, “Masterpiece” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, Nike Kobe 9 iD (7), “Detail” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, Fan-Designed Nike Kobe 9 EM iD (3), Nike Kobe X Black/White, “Black History Month” Nike Kobe 9 Elite, “Christmas” Nike Kobe 9 Elite
Demar DeRozan has exclusively kept his feet in Kobes this season. He sporadically played in the Nike Kobe X during February, but his biggest splashes came in the form of his fan-designed Nike Kobe 9 EM iDs that he brings out with Toronto’s “Dino” throwback uniforms every time.
