Who Had The Better Shoes? LeBron James or Jamal Murray?

LeBron James wore his retro Nike sneakers while Jamal Murray represented New Balance.

It is safe to say that Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals did not go as many NBA fans had wanted. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

While the likelihood of seeing LeBron James make another NBA Finals appearance just diminished a little bit, there is no denying the excellence of his opponents. Jamal Murray poured in 30 first-half points to set Denver up for victory.

Even better for sneakerheads, James and Muray both rocked some serious heat on their feet during Saturday night's battle. Below is what fans must know about the shoes worn by each player.

Nike LeBron 2 Retro

View of LeBron James' shoes / © David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

James' 20th season in the NBA has been nothing short of historic. In addition to breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar's scoring record, James has also celebrated two decades with Nike.

Fans have been treated to a steady flow of new and retro models to commemorate James' incredible career. Last night, James wore the Nike LeBron 2 Retro in the 'Maccabi' colorway.

The Nike LeBron 2 Retro 'Maccabi' was released in September 2022 for $210. However, the prices have been slashed, and online shoppers can purchase the shoes for $127 on the Nike website.

The 'Maccabi' colorway of James' second signature shoe was originally a player-exclusive model worn during a 2006 exhibition game. After many years, fans can now finally purchase a pair of the regal gold and white sneakers.

New Balance TWO WXY v3

View of Dejounte Murray's shoes / © Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

So, the picture above is actually of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray's New Balance shoes during a game last month. However, they are the same kicks worn by Jamal Murray during last night's game.

The Nuggets point guard is one of seven signature New Balance athletes in the NBA and has received several fire player-exclusive and general release colorways. 

The blue, red, and yellow colorway from last night has not hit shelves. However, fans can purchase the 'Jamaica' and 'Spin Cycle' colorways of the New Balance TWO WXY v3 for $120 on the brand's website.

Denver is likely heading to the NBA Finals, which means fans get to see more of Murray's player-exclusive colorways on the world's biggest basketball stage. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker coverage.

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