The quality of basketball within the bubbles is top-notch. Intense playoff matchup and down to the wire thrillers nearly every night has our eyes glued. Whether it’s conference semifinals or the WNBA season, all eyes are focused on hoops.
With the spotlight on these hoopers, they’re bringing their best sneakers out. PJ Tucker continues flexing his samples. Social justice themes are painted across sneakers thanks to customizers. As expected, the player exclusives have been on the money.
Take a look at our selection for this week below. Be sure to follow Nice Kicks Hoops for all of your daily needs and exclusive basketball content.
10. adidas Harden Vol. 4
James Harden in the adidas Harden Vol. 4 PE (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Harden and the Rockets took care of game 1 against the Lakers. Will we see an upset?
+ This colorway goes crazy
9. Concepts x Nike Kyrie 6
OG Anunoby in the Concepts x Nike Kyrie 6 (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Who else saw OG’s insane buzzer-beater?
+ This is arguably the best colorway we’ve seen of the Kyrie 6 thus far
8. Nintendo x PUMA RS-Dreamer “Super Mario 64”
Danny Green in the Nintendo x PUMA RS-Dreamer “Super Mario 64” (Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images)+ J. Cole’s signature sneaker with PUMA is making moves
+ Take a closer look at the collaboration here
7. Nike Zoom Freak 2 PE
Kostas Antetokounmpo in the Nike Zoom Freak 2 PE (via @NBAKicks)+ Giannis’s little brother has the heat on him
+ Learn everything about the Nike Zoom Freak 2 here
6. Converse All-Star Pro BB Evo PE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Converse All-Star BB Evo PE (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The Converse All-Star BB Evo is the latest from the iconic brand’s resurgence to the hardwood
+ Word to SGA and the Thunder for a great run in the bubble
5. Nike LeBron 7 PE
LeBron James in a Nike LeBron 7 PE (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Should Nike releases these? Let us know your thoughts
+ Take a look at every sneaker worn by The King here
4. Custom Nike Mamba Fury
Gabby Williams in a custom Nike Mamba Fury by @jd_thepainter (Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Word to Gabby for rocking these
+ The shoes are up for auction with all proceeds going to the Chicago Community Bond Fund
3. Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Sample
PJ Tucker in a Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Sample (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)+ Just when you think he’s worn it all, PJ brings out another gem
+ Take a look at every sneaker worn by PJ Tucker this season here
2. Custom adidas Pro Model 2G
Jamal Murray in a custom adidas Pro Model 2G (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)+ Jamal Murray has been hooping on all cylinders these last couple of days
+ Respect to the Nuggets guard for having George Floyd and Breonna Taylor on his sneakers
1. Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE
Anthony Davis in a Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 made a return to the bubble. Take a look at the best colorways here
+ Who else needs this pair to release?
