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 this August. Like the original, the Nike Book 1 “95 All-Star Flip” features “1” on the fore-foot and the stars on the heel to represent his own All-Star Game appearances.
The Nike Book 1 basketball shoe is available to the public in court purple, pink foam, magic ember, and fir, for $140.
Placing sixth for NBA kicks is Jeremy Sochan, forward for the San Antonio Spurs who played for 35 minutes against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a pair of Adidas Harden Vol. 9 ‘Metamorphosis.’
This colorway of the Harden Vol. 9 shoe-line is set for release mid-March and features a breathable green mesh equipped with a snug-fitting black knit bootie and a glossy synthetic shell in a bright emerald hue. The Adidas’ signature three-stripes take the form of arcing cut-outs on the side, while James Harden’s logo is on the back heel.
At number five is the Charlotte Hornets point guard, LaMelo Ball, who sports a pair of Puma x LaMelo Ball MB.03 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
The MB.03 uses NITROFOAM tech and high-traction tread, with engineered mesh and TPU heel counter lock for an ‘intergalactic’ performance. Laces wrap through Ball’s winged logo on the tongue, with “RARE” and “1 of 1” on the pull-tab.
Coming in at four is Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who helped his team to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers in a pair of Nike Kyrie 3 ‘Tuxedo’ on Sunday.
Released in November 2017, this Kyrie 3 features a black mesh with white accents on the forefoot strap and a leather Swoosh on the sides. Also includes a padded tongue for comfort, a speckled cushioning midsole, and an independent traction pad on the outsole.
Top Three NBA Kicks
Placing third is power forward for the Indiana Pacers, Obi Toppin, who played for 16 minutes against the Chicago Bulls in a pair of player exclusive Air Jordan XXXVIII Low.
Engineered with a Zoom Strobel Air Unit, formula 23 foam, and a padded collar and tongue for a comfortable and supportive way to elevate your style. Other colorways of the Jordan XXXVII Low are for sale on the NBA store’s website for $175.
In second is NBA’s DeMar DeRozan of the Sacramento Kings, who put in 20 points against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday in a pair of player exclusive Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Pink Flowers.’
The Kobe 6 Protro was originally produced in 2010 and re-released to the public last month. Engineered with a textured pattern inspired by snakeskin, a dual-layer memory foam sockliner, a Phylon-injected midsole, and Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot. Today, the silhouette is considered one of Kobe Bryant’s greatest signature silhouettes.
Taking first place is Denver Nuggets’ point guard, Russell Westbrook in a pair of Nike Jordan ‘Why Not?’ Zer0.4 ‘Shattered Backboard’ on Sunday against the Boston Celtics.
Typically sold for $130, the Jordan ‘Why Not?’ Zer0.4 is a Westbrook signature and the first to feature a double-stacked Air Zoom in the forefoot. With an extra-responsive cushioning system that’s designed to help Westbrook transform his speed into force.
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