The Best Kicks From NBA Media Day 2019

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NBA Media Day is now officially over and that means one thing — the NBA season is only a matter of weeks away.

Well, it means two things actually. We get a look at some of the best kicks from the most dedicated sneakerheads across the league along with a few sleepers.

Take a look at the best sneakers from media day below and be sure to vote for your favorite below. Stay up to date with everything NBA-related this season here at Nice Kicks from now until the Finals.

Kemba Walker // Boston Celtics

Kemba Walker in the Air Jordan 13 “Ray Allen” (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

+ Kemba is wasting no time by rocking that Ray Allen heat
+ We’re excited to see what Jordan Brand has lined up for both Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker

Ben Simmons // Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons in a custom Air Jordan 1 (via NBA Kicks)

+ Ben Simmons made sure to bring the heat to media day
+ It appears that this custom was made with suede, python and features fabrics from the 76ers uniforms

Lonzo Ball // New Orleans Pelicans

Lonzo Ball in the UNDFTD x Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro “Teal” (via NBA Kicks)

+ Following the fallout of Big Baller Brand, could Lonzo ball be the newest Nike Basketball athlete?
+ This might be the best colorway from the pack. Thoughts?

Zion Williamson // New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson in the Air Jordan 34 PE (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

+ Zion and Jordan Brand are making waves with new flavors of the AJ 34. Learn more about the silhouette here
+ Be sure to follow along throughout the season with every shoe Zion Williamson wears in his rookie campaign here

Isaiah Thomas // Washington Wizards

Isaiah Thomas in the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro PE (Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ This USA-themed PE needs to drop ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
+ We hope to see IT do his thing this season with the Wizards

Jeff Green // Indiana Pacers

Jeff Green in the Air Jordan 34 “Wear Test” (via NBA Kicks)

+ Jordan Brand’s newest silhouette features an Eclipse Plate and a Zoom Air unit for maximum comfort
+ We need a release date for these

Darius Garland // Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland in the Nike Air Fear Of God “Sail” (via Cleveland Cavaliers)

+ The rookie out of Vanderbilt is already making a name for himself by bringing these out for media day
+ Have you hooped in the Air FOG yet? Let us know your thoughts

Collin Sexton // Cleveland Cavaliers

Collin Sexton in the Nike LeBron 7 “China Moon” (via Cleveland Cavaliers)

+ The Young Bull is looking to make Cleveland relevant again with his kicks and his game
+ The Nike LeBron 7 “Red Carpet” is set to release again this year. Which colorway do you want to see get the re-relesase treatment?

Tristan Thompson // Cleveland Cavaliers

Tristan Thompson in the Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach” (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

+ Top 5 LeBron of all time. Agree or disagree?
+ The color story on these was literally legendary

Jordan Clarkson // Cleveland Cavaliers

Jordan Clarkson in the Nike LeBron 9 “South Beach” (via Cleveland Cavaliers)

+ Both the LeBron 8 and LeBron 9 “South Beach” were absolute fire
+Word to Clarkson and the rest of the Cavs team for rocking Brons

Karl-Anthony Towns // Minnesota Timberwolves

Karl Anthony Towns in the Air Jordan 11 “Win Like 82” (via Minnesota Timberwolves)

+ The AJ11 is an underrated hooping shoe
+ KAT stays flexing in these

Vince Carter // Atlanta Hawks

Vince Carter in the Nike Shox BB4 PE (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

+ Word to VC for becoming the first player in history to play in four different decades after re-signing a deal with the Hawks for the 2019-2020 season
+ Vinsanity played in some fire PEs of the shoe he easily made famous. Take a look at the best ones from last season here

Anthony Davis // Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis in the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro PE (via NBA Kicks)

+ AD is already embracing being a LA Laker with this fire PE
+ Nike should absolutely do a wide release on these

De’Aaron Fox // Sacramento Kings

De’Aaron Fox in the Nike Hyperdunk “Aston Martin” (via Kings)
De’Aaron Fox in the Nike Hyperdunk “Aston Martin” (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
De’Aaron Fox in the Nike Hyperdunk “Aston Martin” (via Kings)

+ Swipa The Fox is following the momentum he had going from last season
+ The Nike Hyperdunk “Aston Martin” dropped in 2016 along with the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 “Aston Martin” in a legendary pack

Devin Booker // Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker in the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro PE (via Suns)

+If you haven’t taken notice, Nike has been pushing Kobe’s 4th signature model yet again in celebration of its ten-year anniversary. Take a look at every pair worn here
+ We’re excited to see what Book and Nike have coming up this season. Stay tuned for that exclusive look

Kawhi Leonard // Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard in the New Balance OMN1S PE (via NBA Kicks)
Kawhi Leonard in the New Balance OMN1S PE (via NBA Kicks)
Kawhi Leonard in the New Balance OMN1S PE (via NBA Kicks)

+ Kawhi and New Balance Basketball are making moves again following the first run of PEs of the OMN1S silhouette
+ Are these purple or blue? Let us know your thoughts on IG on whether this is a Raptors or Clippers PE

Kyle Kuzma // Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Kuzma in the Rhude x Puma “Alteration” (Atiba Jefferson/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Rhude and PUMA teamed up over the summer by dropping a premium collection ranging from kicks to apparel
+ Is Kuzma officially the newest member of PUMA Basketball? Looks like it

Maurice Harkless // Los Angeles Clippers

Maurice Harkless in the Nike LeBron 10 “What The MVP” (via NBA Kicks)

+ The colorway was inspired by LeBron securing his fourth regular season trophy. LeBron stunted in the pair in Miami against the Chicago Bulls during their 2013 playoff series
+ Which LeBron silhouette should Nike re-release next? We’re in favor of the 10

Patrick McCaw // Toronto Raptors

Patrick McCaw in the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 “Cactus Jack” (Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty

+ McCaw is repping that “Cactus Jack” pair perfectly with the Raptors jersey
+ Lace color choice is money too. Word to the 3-time NBA champ looking to get his fourth ring in his fourth season

Taurean Prince // Brooklyn Nets

Taurean Prince in the Air Jordan 19 “Flint Grey” (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Taurean Prince is hungry to get the Kicks On Court throne this season. Let’s see if he can beat out PJ this season
+ The AJ19 originally released in ’04 and was famously worn by Carmelo Anthony, Michael Finley and Richard Hamilton. Legendary company

Theo Pinson // Brooklyn Nets

Theo Pinson in the Air Jordan 11 “Bred” (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Looks like the Nets have some serious sneakerheads on their squad this year
+ Who’s ready for these later this year? We sure are

Tyler Ulis // Sacramento Kings

Tyler Ulis in a custom Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 “Cactus Jack” (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Custom AJ1 game is strong for Ulis
+ These need to hit the hardwood ASAP

LeBron James // Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James in the Nike LeBron 7 PE (via BR Kicks)

+ The Nike LeBron 7 is slated for a retro. Which colorway was your favorite?
+ Keep an eye on every sneaker LABron rocks this season on and off the court here

PJ Tucker // Houston Rockets

PJ Tucker in the Air Jordan 3 “Grateful” (Troy Fields/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Houston Rockets forward is wasting no time by rocking that fire
+ We all know PJ is going to stunt his sneaker game every game this season. Don’t miss a single pair throughout the season by following his kick game here

Kyrie Irving // Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving in the Nike Kyrie Low 2 “Air Max Plus” (via NBA Kicks)

+ Kyrie is making noise in Brooklyn early. We’re here for it
+ Nike and Kyrie are going to body the PE game with the Nike Kyrie 5, the Nike Kyrie Low 2 and the upcoming Nike Kyrie 6. Be sure to keep up to date with every pair and colorway throughout the season here.

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