The NBA regular season is coming to an end with only a few number of games left. Playoff spots are being clenched left and right while other teams are trying to make a late playoff push to keep their next few weeks a little busier.
Even though spring just started, the heat can be found on the court. Durant debuted his newest sneaker. D-Lo made history in some PGs. Reigning Kicks On Court Champ PJ Tucker went deep in his archives. DeRozan flexed his Kobe 4 PEs too.
These sneakerheads aren’t messing around. Take a look of the 10 best shoes from the past week below. Let us know on social media if we missed any. Be sure to stay up to date with everything KOC-related for the rest of the regular season and throughout the playoffs here at Nice Kicks.
10. Nike Zoom KD 12 “90s Kid”
+ The newest installment in KD’s signature line features a colorway that takes a nod to the beloved era where culture and hoops intersected
+ The shoe features full-length Zoom as well as multi-directional outsole. You can read more about the upcoming KD 12 here before it releases
9. Kith x Nike Air Pippen 1 “Neon” Sample
+ The Kith x Nike Air Pippen 1 “Neon” Sample sees a Ronnie Fieg exclusive inspired by the Air Max 95
+ This is the second Kith Pippen 1 Samle PJ has pulled out this season
8. Nike Kobe 10 Elite High “Opening Night”
+The Nike Kobe 10’s upper is entirely constructed through Flyknit technology
+ Swipa has been rocking high-tops religiously throughout the season. Take a look at some of his rotation here from earlier in the season
7. Nike LeBron X “Pure Platinum”
+ The Nike LeBron 10 features a visible full-length Air unit and is easily recognizable thanks to its backwards Swoosh found near the heel
+ Harrell also brought out the Nike KD 6 “N7” against the Brooklyn Nets. That man has options
6. Nike Zoom Flight 2k3
+ The Nike Air Zoom Flight 2k3 was the guard shoe of choice back in the day for Jason Kidd and others
+ PJ rotated multiple classics all week
5. Nike KD 2 “Creamsicle”
+ The KD 2 “Creamsicle” has an upper with a complete 3M makeover. The vibrant colorway with a hint of blue was a match made in heaven during KD’s OKC days
+ If you haven’t kept up with PJ Tucker’s insane rotation throughout the season, be sure to take a look at every shoe thus far here
4. Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro PE
+ The triple-black Kobe 4 with patent leather is a masterpiece to say the least
+ DeRozan nearly got himself a triple-double as he dropped 29 points, snagged 9 rebounds and dished 8 assists in a 111-105 win over the Golden State Warriors
3. Air Jordan XX3 “Chicago”
+ The Air Jordan XX3 was arguably the most decadent court shoe ever made by Jordan Brand
+ From the sculpted midsole to MJ’s fingerpint detailing to his signature on the toe box, details and luxury were at an all-time high on the XX3
2. Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro PE
+ Kobe and the Swoosh not only normalized but truly made low-top basketball performance shoes the wave as well as making them appealing enough for off of the court
+ Nike has dug into its archives in bringing back the Kobe 4 while simultaneously making DeMar one of its main athletes to rock the resurgence
1. OG Nike Hyperdunk “AC Milan”
+ The OG Hyperdunk was one of the Mamba’s go-to shoes. This specific colorway tells the story of Kobe’s days in Italy as the shoe is dedicated to the famous Italian club of AC Milan
+ Tucker went for the trifecta that night by also bringing out the OG Nike Air Zoom Flight 2k3 and the OG Air Jordan XX3 on top of the OG Hyperdunk
