Author: Aubrey Talbert

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are becoming household names for Boston Celtics fans. Both chosen to represent the Celtics for Team Shaq in the 2025 All-Star Game. Tatum put in a total of 21 points with Brown scoring 12 points for Team Shaq in mid-February.   Celtic Player Breakdown Jaylen Brown was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2016 and since has played for them for 9 seasons as a shooting guard.  Brown was named the NBA Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP in 2024. Jayson Tatum is in his 8th season with the Celtics, has never been…

With the start of March, basketball fans are paying more attention to the NCAA. However, that does not take away from all the NBA games and professional basketball players who have a game every other day. Going through Sunday and Monday’s games, I have picked my seven favorite kicks to share.  Who is Wearing What? Starting with seventh place is Phoenix Suns shooting guard, Devin Booker. In a pair of player exclusive Nike Book 1 ‘95 All-Star Flip,’ Booker scored 17 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Nike Book 1 “1995 All-Star” PE is expected to hit the shelves…

The month of March is Women’s History Month and it is incredibly important to recognize the women and the work that went into paving the way for today’s WNBA.  History Breakdown Women’s basketball was first played in the fall of 1892 at Smith College in Massachusetts. Senda Berenson was hired as a young “physical culture” director at Smith and taught basketball to her students, intending to improve their physical health.  Berenson expressed concern about the women suffering from “nervous fatigue” because the uniforms reflected the Victorian culture of the times and were designed to be practical, yet maintain the athlete’s…

Wouldn’t be basketball without the most technologically advanced sneakers that also provide an appealing aesthetic to casual viewers or long-time lovers. As always, the NBA never disappoints when it comes to showcasing the best of the best, here are my favorites from Wednesday and Thursday and who wore what.  On the Court Wednesday  The Washington Wizards lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 129 to 121 on the 26th, playing for 26 minutes, Carlton ‘Bub’ Carrington scored eight points in a pair of ANTA KAI 1 SPEED ‘Bag Work.’ Inspired by Kyrie Irving’s East Coast upbringing, the design features prints, colors,…

As NBA players get comfortable with their new teams, showcasing their talents and abilities is crucial as new fans and coaches watch. Going through Monday’s games, I have picked my top five favorite kicks and the majority are worn by recently acquired players.  Who Wore What? At number five for Monday’s sneakers comes from Kevin Huerter, acquired by the Chicago Bulls this month from the Sacramento Kings. Huerter wore a pair of Nike KD 16 ‘Slim Reaper’ while he scored 23 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.  Released in March 2023, these shoes are inspired by Kevin Durant’s nickname, and are…

Zach LaVine has been with the NBA one more year than Nikola Jokić but has received fewer NBA awards/honors and has been a part of fewer NBA All-Star games.   They have faced each other a total of 16 times in NBA games. Jokić has an 11 to 5 winning record over LaVine and they have never met in the playoffs.  Who’s Who? Zach LaVine is in his 11th season with the NBA, starting in 2014 when drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2017 he moved to the Chicago Bulls and played for them for eight years up until this year…

As the last weekend before March Madness begins, NBA players are focused on performing at their highest level and providing an entertaining and fashionable game for the fans in the latest sneakers. Going through the games on Saturday and Sunday, I found seven note-worthy sneakers to share.   Saturday Shoes Starting with Mata Buzelis from the Chicago Bulls who scored 15 points against the Phoenix Suns in a pair of player-exclusive Reebok Engine A in orange. The Engine A basketball sneakers were designed with ERS (Energy Return System) technology for stability and SuperFloat Foam for cushioning. Typically sold for $120 and…

Karl-Anthony Towns and Trae Young showed their off-court camaraderie during the media day of the 2025 NBA All-Star game, as Towns playfully asked Young what his message to New York Knicks fans was. These two have played 13 regular season games against each other, with Trae Young leading ahead with eight wins over Karl-Anthony’s five. Player Background Karl-Anthony Towns is in his 10th season with the NBA, drafted in 2015 by the Minnesota Timberwolves who he stayed with until the 2024 season when he switched to the New York Knicks.  In 2016 Towns was named Rookie of the Year and…

This past weekend was the 74th NBA All-Star Game, four different teams managed by different NBA legends. Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Candace Parker had the best of the best play in the iconic tournament. With that being said, the basketball players went all out in their custom kicks, and here are six of my favorite All-Star-worthy shoes. Shoes Shoes All-Star Shoes! Karl-Anthony Towns who played for 18 minutes on Team Chuck wore a pair of player-exclusive G.T. Jump 2 in bright yellow.  The Nike G.T. Jump 2 is typically sold for $180 in oil green and hyper…

With the All-Star weekend gearing up, NBA players have been working hard on the court in their name-brand kicks on Wednesday. After examining the court full of colorful shoes, I have narrowed down my top five of the day. Who Wore What? Coming in fifth for Wednesday’s kicks is the point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving. In a pair of Anta Kai 1 “Cosmic Rotation,” Irving scored 42 points against the Golden State Warriors. Inspired by Irving’s rise to stardom, these high-performance shoes are crafted with balanced upper and midfoot support and anti-slip traction. The Anta Kai 1…

With their NBA careers on the rise, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis in early February. Who’s Who? Anthony Davis is in his 13th season with the NBA, starting in 2012 when drafted by the New Orleans Hornets which the following year the team changed its name to the Pelicans. Continuing with the Pelicans until 2019 when he moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, just until this month when he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Dončić.  In 2017 with the Pelicans Davis was named All-Star…

As the week begins and with March Madness not far away, basketball games are taking over sports networks. This week, I found players were sporting Nike G.T. Basketball shoes more than any other shoe. Nike G.T. on Monday Victor Wembanyama, center for the San Antonio Spurs was rocking a pair of Nike G.T. Hustle 3 Basketball shoes in blue playing against the Washington Wizards on Monday. A knit mesh provides lightweight containment for movements, while ‘flywire’ cables provide a secure feel. Combined with Air Zoom cushioning on the bottom layer, it offers unbelievable energy return. This product was designed using…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo are becoming NBA superstars as they lead the 2024-25 season with the highest average points per game.  Giannis Antetokounmpo is in his 12th season with the NBA, drafted in 2013 by the Milwaukee Bucks, who he still plays for today as a power forward. Antetokounmpo won an NBA Championship in the 2020-21 season and was named Most Valuable Player in the same season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in his 7th season, starting in 2018 with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he only stayed for one year before moving to his current team the Oklahoma City Thunder.…

The country was tuned into the Super Bowl yesterday while I was focused on finding my favorite basketball shoes to share. Adidas was the brand of the day with everyone in the NBA stunting out in their kicks. Standing in fifth for Sunday’s kicks is the point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard. In a pair of Adidas Dame 9 ‘Solar Red,’ he scored 43 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. Signature shoes from Damian Lillard were designed for outstanding lockdown, with effortless support for dynamic moves just like Dame. Dame 9 Low Shoes are also sold in cloud white,…

With trades throughout the NBA coming to a close today, players are making debuts with their new team in style. Going through Wednesday’s shoes, I have picked out my top five kicks to share. Noticeably, basketball player signature shoes were heavy on the court. At number five is the Denver Nuggets center, Nikola Jovic, putting in 38 points to help his team win 144 to 119 against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jovic was in a pair of Anthony Edwards 1 ‘Low-Iron Metallic’ on Wednesday. Around The NBA: Denver Nuggets – Nikola Jovic’s Kicks These signature shoes from Adidas Basketball and…