DeMar DeRozan's Best Shoes of 2022-23 NBA Season

DeMar DeRozan continues to carry the torch for Kobe Bryant's signature Nike line.

Pat Benson | Apr 28, 2023

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Chicago Bulls

The NBA Playoffs are far from over. However, some teams have been sent home early. Earlier this month, the Chicago Bulls fell short of the postseason, which means major changes could be coming this summer.

While there is plenty of blame to go around for Chicago's undoing, no one can point fingers at DeMar DeRozan. The veteran forward posted another career year and became the 50th player in NBA history to score over 20,000 career points.

Perhaps best of all, DeRozan did it all in Kobe Bryant's signature Nike shoes. The Southern California hoops legend continues to carry the torch for the Nike Kobe line. Below is the list of DeRozan's top ten kicks of the season.

Nike Kobe 1

View of white and grey Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 1 'Fade to Black' against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2023.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 1 'Fade to Black' was released on March 23, 2016, for $200.

How to Buy: The Nike Kobe 1 'Fade to Black' is available on sneaker resale websites and has an average resale price of $440 on StockX.

Nike Kobe A.D.

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe A.D. 'Compton' against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 4, 2023.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe A.D. 'Compton' was designed in collaboration with DeRozan before releasing on April 12, 2017, for $160.

How to Buy: The Nike Kobe A.D. 'Compton' is available on sneaker resale websites and has an average resale price of $409 on StockX.

Nike Kobe AD Mid

View of black, red, and gold Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe AD Mid in a player-exclusive colorway against the Phoenix Suns on March 3, 2023.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe AD Mid was released in several colorways throughout 2017 and 2018 for $160.

How to Buy: Fans can purchase the Nike Kobe Mid in various colorways on most sneaker resale websites.

Nike Kobe 5 Protro

View of orange and black Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 5 Protro in a player-exclusive colorway against the Golden State Warriors on December 2, 2022.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 5 Protro released in 11 colorways throughout 2020 and 2021 for $175.

How to Buy: Fans can purchase the Nike Kobe 5 Protro in several colorways on most sneaker resale websites.

Nike Kobe 6 Protro

View of black and orange Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 6 Protro in a player-exclusive 'Sunset' colorway against the Orlando Magic on February 13, 2023.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 6 Protro released in four colorways throughout 2020 and 2021 for $190.

How to Buy: Fans can purchase the Nike Kobe 6 Protro in four colorways on most sneaker resale websites.

Nike Kobe 11

View of black and gold Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 11 'Mamba Day' against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 17, 2023.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 11 'Mamba Day' was made available on the NikeiD website in April 2017 at varying prices.

How to Buy: Fans can purchase different versions of Nike Kobe 11 'Mamba Day' on the sneaker resale website GOAT.

Nike Kobe 10 Elite

View of white and black Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 10 Elite HTM in the 'Shark' colorway against the Washington Wizards on December 7, 2022.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 10 Elite HTM 'Shark' was released on October 1, 2015, for $250.

How to Buy: The Nike Kobe 10 Elite HTM 'Shark' is available on sneaker resale websites and has an average resale price of $848 on StockX.

Nike Kobe 8

View of multi-color Nike Kobe shoes. — © Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 8 in the 'What The Kobe' colorway against the New York Knicks on December 14, 2022.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 8 'What The Kobe' was released on December 6, 2013, for $160.

How to Buy: The Nike Kobe 8 'What The Kobe' is available on sneaker resale websites and has an average resale price of $1,207 on StockX.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low in the 'Beethoven' colorway against the Washington Wizards on December 7, 2022.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'Beethoven' was released on August 16, 2014, for $200.

How to Buy: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'Beethoven' is available on sneaker resale websites and has an average resale price of $783 on StockX.

Nike Kobe 11

Game: DeRozan wore the Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low 'Fade to Black' against the Toronto Raptors on November 6, 2022.

Release Date: The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low 'Fade to Black' was released on April 13, 2016, for $200.

How to Buy: The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low 'Fade to Black' is available on sneaker resale websites and has an average resale price of $1,481 on StockX.

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Published Apr 28, 2023

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.