As the players for the 2019 All-Star Game are set with both East and West reserves announced, the hype for Charlotte is on. With the black and white uniforms that will grace the players during the game, the color combinations for the Kicks On Court will be monumental and worth watching to say the least.
Until then, the regular season provided a lot of memorable kicks this last week alone. From PJ Tucker and Montrezl Harrell competing for the top spot to a few throwback colorways and models to a ton of players repping the Mam, this week was heavy with the heat.
Take a look at the 10 best below. Let us know your thoughts on social media. Stay up to date with everything NBA-related here at Nice Kicks as the season progresses.
10. Nike Kobe 10 “Pain”
+ The colorway is inspired by Kobe’s killer instinct after he threw away a face mask and went off for 39 points back in high school as he lead his team to state
+ Hield dropped 16 points, grabbed 4 boards and dished out 5 assists against the Clippers
9. Nike KD 7 “Gold Medal”
+ Although Durant withdrew from the FIBA World Cup, Nike still debuted and released the KD7 “Gold Medal”
+ Harrell later brought out the Nike KD 3 “Home” in the same game. Heat check for the Clippers big man
8. Nike Kobe 10 Elite Low “Chester”
+ In the most Kobe-esque way, the colorway is inspired by the Mamba’s high school rivals — the Chester Clippers
+ Harris dominated the stat line with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists against the Hawks
7. Nike Kobe 7 “Galaxy”
+ The Nike Kobe 7 “Galaxy” released alongside the LeBron 9 “Big Bang” and KD 4 “Galaxy” colorways for the 2012 All-Star Game in Orlando
+ We caught up with the Tsunami Papi recently and talked about his affinity for low-top shoes and more
6. Air Jordan 10 Jimmy Butler PE
+ This Air Jordan 10 PE may have been made for Jimmy in Minnesota but they sure look good with his Sixers gear
+ Modern Jordan Brand athletes like Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony also have Air Jordan 10 PEs
5. Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite “South Beach”
+ The vibrant “South Beach” colorways of the Lebron 8 and 9 have become cemented within sneaker history with its timeless color combination
+ If you’re unfamiliar with Harrell and his enormous sneaker collection, be sure to watch our “Sneak Peek” installment with the man himself
4. Nike Kobe 6 “All-Star”
+ The Nike Kobe 6 “All-Star” debuted during at the Staples Center for the 2011 All-Star Game where Kobe Bryant threw down the hammer over LeBron James
+ Harris had a solid night on the cusp of a triple-double with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists against the Lakers
3. Nike Zoom Soldier III “Fairfax” PE
+ The Soldier 3 is one of the more technical shoes of LeBron’s signature line as it was designed to keep the foot in place and stable while also allowing Bron to play in his dynamic fashion
+ Fairfax, a high school out in Los Angeles, and The King have always had a good relationship as the school has been gifted numerous PEs
2. Nike LeBron 7 “HWC Alternate”
+ The “HWC Alternate” fits the retro Cleveland Cavaliers colors that definitely stood out during the mid to late-90s in blue and orange tones
+ Tucker also rocked the Nike Kobe 6 “Del Sol” against the Orlando Magic
1. Air Jordan 6 “Oregon” PE
+ Tucker later brought out the Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low “Bruce Lee” against the New Orleans Pelicans
+ As Tucker stays laced with heat all season long, be sure to see every shoe he’s worn here
