Kicks On Court: Nike's PHENOMenal Players

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The Nike Hyperdunk was arguably the best basketball sneaker in 2008 (see Kixpys). Almost every NBA player, not signed to Jordan, Adidas, Reebok or Converse wore the Hyperdunk at least once. In 2009, we have seen the Hyperdunk just as much; however, other Nike basketball sneakers have entered the mix such as the Huarache ’09 and this Nike Zoom Phenom.

Last night, Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay and Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams both wore the Nike Zoom Phenom in its respective team’s colorway. In our Kicks On Court, we have also seen Portland Trail Blazers forward Brandon Roy sporting the Phenom as well. If you recall, this same trio of players wore the Nike Air Blue Chip for the majority of 2008. Click the jump to check out the new Nike Zoom Phenom and other sneakers worn by Michael Finley, Kobe Bryant. T.J. Ford, LeBron James, O.J. Mayo and others.

Rudy Gay driving to the lane in the Nike Zoom Phenom

Deron Williams shooting a jumper in the Nike Zoom Phenom

Rudy Gay shooting a jumper in the Nike Zoom Phenom

Tony Parker (center) and Deron Williams (left) sporting the Nike Huarache ’09 and the Nike Zoom Phenom, respectively.

Rudy Gay shooting a unorthodox shot in the Nike Zoom Phenom

Kevin Martin probing the defense in the Air Jordan 23 PE

LeBron James drawing the foul in the Nike Zoom LeBron 6 ‘Home’

T.J. Ford laying it up in the Adidas TS Creator PE

O.J. Mayo (right) defending in the Nike Huarache ’09

Tim Duncan (left) and Michael Finley (right) sporting the Adidas TS Bounce Commander and the Jordan Pure Pressure, respectively

Kobe Bryant sporting the Nike Zoom Kobe 4

Dwight Howard posting up in the Adidas TS Bounce Commander