Breaking Down Team USA's Basketball Sneakers

Team USA Basketball is sponsored by Nike, but other brands will be represented on the court.

We cannot wait for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. However, there is still work left to be done for every athlete dreaming of winning a gold medal. For example, the USA Basketball Men's National Team is preparing for the 2023 FIBA World Cup later this month.

After wrapping up their second day of training camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, the new-look squad sat down for the official team photograph. Similar to the first day of a new school year, the NBA players came correct with fresh haircuts and crispy clean new sneakers.

While Nike is the official team sponsor, multiple brands will be represented on the hardwood by different Team USA players. Of the 12 players on the roster, seven are Nike athletes, two adidas athletes, one Jordan Brand athlete, one Rigorer athlete, and one sneaker free agent.

Of course, this summer's FIBA roster will differ from next summer's Olympics roster. Fans can expect more veteran leadership and star power to be added over the next year. But below is a complete breakdown of the 2023 USA Basketball Men's National Team roster by sneaker brands.

Roster Analysis

Player

Brand

Shoe

Paolo Banchero

Jordan Brand

Jordan Tatum 1

Mikal Bridges

Nike

Nike PG 6

Jalen Brunson

Nike

Nike Kobe 6 Protro

Anthony Edwards

adidas

adidas BYW Select

Tyrese Haliburton

Nike

Nike Kobe 6 Protro

Josh Hart

Nike

Nike Kobe 6 Protro

Brandon Ingram

Sneaker Free Agent

Air Jordan 38

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Nike

Nike GT Run 2

Cam Johnson

Nike

Nike GT Cut 2

Walker Kessler

adidas

adidas BYW Select

Bobby Portis

Nike

Nike Kobe 5 Protro

Austin Reaves

Rigorer

Rigorer AR1

As expected, Nike (and Jordan Brand) dominate the field, accounting for 66% of the roster. However, that is down from previous years, where the Swoosh was worn by almost every player on the roster.

Hoops fans can expect to see Team USA in action next week, with the actual 2023 FIBA World Cup starting on August 25. It is safe to assume that every sneaker brand will bring their A-game to the global platform. Stay tuned to FanNation Kicks for all your footwear coverage.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.