Top Ten Sneakers Worn in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game
Injuries put a slight damper on the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, but the annual celebration of the world's greatest players still did not disappoint. Players showed off their skills, while footwear companies put forth their best sneakers for the big event.
Nike and Jordan Brand dominated with 18 players, while free agents and adidas tied for three players, and the rest of the field was tied with one representative on the court. It was not easy, but below are the top ten performance basketball shoes worn on the court during the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
NBA All-Star Game Sneaker Rankings
Ranking the top ten sneakers worn in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
10. Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2
Player: New York Knicks forward Julius Randle.
Shoe: Randle wore the Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 in a player-exclusive colorway.
How to Buy: The Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 is available in multiple colorways at a discount on Nike's website.
9. Jordan Luka 1
Player: Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.
Shoe: Doncic wore the Jordan Luka 1 in the 'Safari' colorway.
How to Buy: Fans can purchase the shoes Donic wore last night as well as other colorways on Nike's website.
8. adidas D.O.N. Issue #5
Player: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.
Shoe: Mitchell wore the adidas D.O.N. Issue #5 in the 'Grambling Sate' colorway.
How to Buy: The shoes Mitchell wore last night were player-exclusive. However, several colorways of the adidas D.O.N. Issue #5 are available on the adidas website.
7. Nike Zoom Freak 4
Player: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Shoe: Antetokounmpo wore the Nike Zoom Freak 4 in the 'Alternate All-Star' colorway.
How to Buy: The exact colorway Antetokounmpo wore last night is not available for purchase. But the Nike Zoom Freak 4 is available in multiple colorways at a discount on Nike's website.
6. adidas Dame 8
Player: Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard.
Shoe: Lillard wore the adidas Dame 8 in a player-exclusive colorway.
How to Buy: The shoes Lillard wore last night are not available online. However, several colorways of the adidas Dame 8 are on the adidas website.
5. Curry 2 Low FloTro
Player: Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.
Shoe: Fox wore the Curry 2 Low FloTro in the 'All-Star' colorway.
How to Buy: The Curry 2 Low FloTro 'All-Star' colorway is available on the Curry Brand website.
4. Nike Kobe 6 Protro
Player: Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George.
Shoe: George wore the Nike Kobe 6 Protro in the 'Grinch' colorway.
How to Buy: The Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Grinch' was released in December 2020 but quickly sold out. Fans can try sneaker resale websites for the limited-edition retro basketball shoes.
3. Nike Ja 1
Player: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
Shoe: Morant wore the Nike Ja 1 in the 'Scratch' colorway.
How to Buy: Morant's first signature shoe was released in limited quantities at All-Star Weekend. However, the Nike Ja 1 will officially launch to the public in April 2023 for $110.
2. Jordan Tatum 1
Player: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.
Shoe: Tatum wore the Jordan Tatum 1 in two colorways last night.
How to Buy: Tatum debuted his first signature basketball shoe with Jordan Brand during last night's game. The shoes are scheduled to hit shelves in March for $120.
1. Nike LeBron 20
Player: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.
Shoe: James wore the Nike LeBron 20 in the 'Alternate All-Star' colorway.
How to Buy: The exact shoes James wore during last night's game are not available for purchase. However, there are multiple colorways of the Nike LeBron 20 available on Nike's website.
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