The 10 Best Sneakers Worn in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game
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Fans can be forgiven if they tuned out of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game almost immediately after its later-than-scheduled tip-off. The exhibition game was an anticlimactic ending to an otherwise strong weekend of basketball festivities.
Luckily, the lackadaisical play cannot take away from the incredible sneakers on the court last night. Every major sneaker brand brought the heat for the big game, and it was easily the highlight of the night. Below is the FanNation Kicks list of the ten best sneakers worn during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
Top 10 Sneakers of the NBA All-Star Game.
Ranking the top ten sneakers of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game,
10. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shoe: The Nike Freak 5 'ASW.'
Why We Love It: The colorway is a nod to Giannis and his brother Thanasis sharing the Nike Kobe 4 "All-Star" sneakers.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can purchase these shoes for $140 on the Nike website.
9. Damian Lillard
Shoe: The adidas Dame 8 EXT PLY.
Why We Love It: Lillard customized his sneakers with his three kids' names before winning the MVP award.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can find Lillard's sneakers at a discount on the adidas website.
8. Paolo Banchero
Shoe: The Air Jordan 38 'Seattle'.
Why We Love It: Banchero's sneakers are a tribute to his hometown and mother, Rhonda Smith-Banchero, who played for the Seattle Reign.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between other colorways of the Air Jordan 38 at a discount on the Nike website.
7. Tyrese Maxey
Shoe: The New Balance TWO WXY V4 'Gamer Tag.'
Why We Love It: Maxey's sneakers paid tribute to the video game culture of the 1990s.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can purchase these shoes for $120 on the New Balance website.
6. Trae Young
Shoe: The adidas Trae 3 'Dimes.'
Why We Love It: Young's metallic silver sneakers draw inspiration from his elite passing ability.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can find Young's sneakers at a discount on the adidas website.
5. Anthony Edwards
Shoe: The adidas AE 1 'The Future.'
Why We Love It: Edwards' futuristic kicks continue to be a highlight of the season.
How To Buy It: Edwards' sneakers sold out on the adidas website last weekend, but they are still available at Foot Locker.
4. Stephen Curry
Shoe: The Curry 4 FloTro 'Curry Jam.'
Why We Love It: Under Armour and Curry Brand paid tribute to NBA Jam with an incredible collection of footwear and apparel.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can purchase Curry's shoes for $130 on the Under Armour website.
3. Kevin Durant
Shoe: The Nike KD 4 "Galaxy.'
Why We Love It: Back from 2012, but still seemingly from the future, the 'Galaxy' colorway is among Durant's best sneakers.
How To Buy It: The Nike KD 4 "Galaxy' sold out last weekend but is available on StockX.
2. Jayson Tatum
Shoe: The Jordan Tatum 2 'All-Star.'
Why We Love It: The Jordan Tatum 2 continues to look better with each new colorway.
How To Buy It: Tatum's second signature sneaker is scheduled to launch next month.
1. LeBron James
Shoe: The Nike LeBron 21 'Coach Prime.'
Why We Love It: LeBron James honoring Deion Sanders' retro Nike sneakers is easily the best sneaker moment of All-Star Weekend.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between other colorways of the Nike LeBron 21 on the Nike website.