While this NBA season has been anything but normal, one thing has remained the same — PJ Tucker bringing the heat. Like previous seasons, we documented every single pair that the defending Kicks On Court champion brought out.
From the regular season to the bubble and all the way to the Western Conference Semi-Finals, PJ showcased more gems from his already extensive collection.
Take a look at the 10 best sneakers PJ wore this season. From samples to the hype, the 2019-2020 Kicks On Court champion didn’t shy away from claiming the throne once more. Be sure to head over and give Nice Kick Hoops a follow on Instagram for all of your basketball and sneaker content.
Honorable Mention – Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro
PJ Tucker in a Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) PJ Tucker in a Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE (Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) PJ Tucker in the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro has gone crazy in the Wubble and NBA bubble. Take a look here.
+ If you haven’t heard PJ is releasing two Kobe 5 Protros in a multicolor colorway and a blue colorway
10. Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 “Cactus Jack”
PJ Tucker in Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 “Cactus Jack”+ PJ constantly reminding us that any shoe can be worn on the court
+ Are the red laces the move for these?
9. Nike Air Ship Pro”Banned”
PJ Tucker in the Nike Air Ship Pro “Banned” PJ Tucker in the Nike Air Ship Pro “Banned”+ The pair exclusively released in Italy so of course PJ has his pair
+ Learn more about the Nike Air Ship Pro “Banned” here
8. Nike Air Bakins
PJ Tucker in the Nike Air Bakins (Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The silhouette was popularized by Tim Hardaway Sr. back in the day
+ The 1997 release of the sneaker featured controversy as the Muslim community argued that the “Air” font on the back was too similar to the aesthetic of “Allah” in Arabic. The pairs were recalled and the 2007 retro featured the OG “Nike Air” branding on the back of the shoe
7. Air Jordan 7 Oregon PE
+ The “O” on the back is the cherry on top for this PE
+ Should Nike do a wide release on these? Let us know your thoughts on social
6. OVO x Jordan 11 Samples
+ PJ didn’t play fair this season
+ The Sneaker King wore not just one both colorway samples
5. Air Jordan 4 “Wahlburgers”
PJ Tucker in the Air Jordan 4 “Wahlburgers” (David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)+ $15K on feet is nothing to a boss
+ The speckled details on this AJ4 go crazy
4. DJ Clark Kent x Nike LeBron 8 “112 Pack”
PJ Tucker in the DJ Clark Kent x Nike LeBron 8 “112 Pack” (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Word to the OG, the one and only, and undisputed sneaker legend DJ Clark Kent
+ The neon green and elephant print go crazy
3. Nike Air Huarache 08 “Glow in the Dark Tour” Sample
PJ Tucker in the Nike Air Huarache 08 “Glow in the Dark Tour” Sample (Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The pair was exclusively made for Yeezus himself during his tour. PJ’s plug is on another level
+ We caught up with PJ Tucker on an exclusive one-on-one interview talking about what shoes he’s still searching for, his relationship with Kobe, and more. Read here.
2. Air Jordan 5 “Fresh Prince” Friends & Family
+ PJ most definitely locked-up his KOC Championship for the fourth year in a row with these
+ Only 23 pairs of this colorway exist
1. Air Jordan 3 Kobe PE
+ PJ Tucker wore these against the Lakers just days before Kobe’s death.
