The final stages are set. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Lakers squad are at the halfway mark as they look to add another trophy to the Lakers’ legacy. As for the WNBA, Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, and the Seattle Storm made a statement in Game 1. Although anything can happen in either matchup, the Miami Heat and the Las Vegas Aces have work to do.
On the bright side, the sneaker selection in the NBA and WNBA have been everything we could hope for and more in these final matchups. The Kobe 5 and Kyrie 6 continue to shine as Laker PEs are also stealing the spotlight on the hardwood.
Take a look at this week’s recap below. Be sure to follow Nice Kicks Hoops on Instagram for daily coverage.
10. PUMA RS-Dreamer
Kyle Kuzma in the PUMA RS-Dreamer (Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Kuzma rocking the J. Cole signature in a classic colorway
+ Which PUMA RS-Dreamer has been your favorite thus far? Let us know
9. Nike Zoom Freak 2 “White Cement”
JR Smith in the Nike Zoom Freak 2 “White Cement” (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)+ An iconic colorway lands on Giannis’s second signature sneaker. Fire or not?
+ Have you hooped in the Zoom Freak 2 yet? Let us know your thoughts on them
8. Nike Kyrie 6 “Bruce Lee”
Rajon Rondo in the Nike Kyrie 6 “Bruce Lee” (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The Nike Kyrie 6 “Bruce Lee” was rumored to release this summer and yet…no news since then
+ Learn more about the upcoming Kyrie 6 here
7. Nike LeBron 17 PE
LeBron James in the Nike LeBron 17 PE (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Laker vibes for The King
+ Let us know if you think Nike should release these
6. Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE
Anthony Davis in the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Another game, another Kobe 5 for AD
+ What should we call these? Let us know what you think on social
5. Nike Kyrie 6 PE
Sue Bird in the Nike Kyrie 6 PE (Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Sue Bird is bringing the heat as she looks to add another ring to her resume
+ Bird made history in Game 1 by dishing 16 assists, the most in a WNBA Finals game
4. Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro “Bruce Lee”
Jewell Loyd in the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro “Bruce Lee” (Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)+ Word to Jewell for bringing these out during Game 1
+ Learn everything we know so far about the rumored return of the Kobe 5 “Bruce Lee” here
3. Nike LeBron 7 “Media Day”
LeBron James in the Nike LeBron 7 “Media Day” (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)+ The King continues to bring the iconic LeBron 7 to the rotation
+ Take a look at every sneaker LeBron has worn this season here
2. Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE
Anthony Davis in the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro PE (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)+ AD has our vote for Finals MVP. Agree or disagree?
+ Nike needs to bring the ID option back for the Kobe 5. We need more color combinations.
1. Reebok Question Mid “Yellow Toe”
Rajon Rondo in the Reebok Question Mid “Yellow Toe” (via Los Angeles Lakers)+ Word to the Mamba
+ Learn everything we know about the pair here
