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This week’s best Kicks On Courts highlighted memorable moments in sneaker history as well as basketball history. From Team USA’s 2008 gold medal during the Beijing Olympics to LeBron cementing his legacy as one of the game’s best scorers, this week was more than just the shoes.

As the regular season winds down, the league’s biggest sneakerheads don’t look like they’re slowing down anytime soon.

Be sure to stay locked with us here at Nice Kicks as the playoffs are only a few games away was we’ll continue to highlight the best Kicks On Court.

10. Nike Kobe 9 EM Low “Brazil”

Allonzo Trier in the Nike Kobe 9 EM Low “Brazil” (via NBAKicks)

+ Kobe’s passion for soccer has been told through multiple silhouettes including this 2014 Brazil World Cup inspired colorway
+ University of Arizona alum Iso Zo has been rocking a few gems from multiple signature lines which you can take a look at for yourself here

9. Nike Zoom Rookie “Galaxy”

Montrezl Harrell in the Nike Zoom Rookie “Galaxy” (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Harrell dropped 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a statement win as the Clippers continue their playoff push
+ The Nike Zoom Rookie was a transformation of Penny Hardaway’s Air Foamposite One. The intergalactic colorway originally dropped in 2012 and saw a rerelease on Feb. 22, 2019. Learn all about the “Galaxy” Zoom Rookie here

8. Nike Zoom Kobe 7 System “Barcelona”

Tobias Harris in the Nike Zoom Kobe 7  System “Barcelona” (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Nike Kobe System offered interchangeable cushioning systems such as “Attack Fast” and “Attack Strong.” The shoe also featured a Flywire update
+ The yellow iteration of the FC Barcelona dropped alongside a green and red colorway as a Europe exclusive and nod to one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world

7. Nike Kyrie 5 iD

Jayson Tatum in his Nike Kyrie 5 iD (photo by Brian Babineau via Slam Kicks)

+ Tatum has been the face and feet of the Adapt BB but he still shows love to his teammates with this Nike Kyrie 5 iD
+ Will Tatum be the next Nike athlete to get a signature shoe?

6. Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “Gold Medal”

PJ Tucker in the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “Gold Medal” (photo via BR Kicks)

+ The “Gold Medal” colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 commemorates the Bean and Team USA in their 2008 Olympic run in Beijing, China
+ Nike has gone back in the archives to rerelease the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 as it hails to be a sneakerhead favorite and a go-to performance hoop shoe

5. Nike Kyrie 1 iD

PJ Tucker in a Nike Kyrie 1 iD (photo via BR Kicks)

+ Uncle Drew’s first signature shoe made waves with its mid-level shoe featuring Hyperfuse and Zoom cushioning
+ Tucker brought out a Nike LeBron X iD during the game as well. Options always on deck for PJ

4. Nike Zoom Kobe 7 “Year of the Dragon”

De’Aaron Fox in the Nike Zoom Kobe 7 “Year of the Dragon” (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Nike Zoom Kobe 7 “Year of the Dragon” came in themed packaging that highlighted the Chinese Zodiac sign
+ Fox has been rocking all kinds of heat this season. Take a look at some of his best from earlier in the season here

3.Nike Zoom Kobe 4 PE

DeMar DeRozan in the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 PE (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

+ DeMar also rocked the Nike Zoom Kobe 7 “Fade to Black” against the Atlanta Hawks
+ The current torchbearer of Kobe’s signature line has donned multiple flavors of the Mamba’s best. You can take a look at his rotation here

2. Nike Shox BB4 PE

Vince Carter in a Nike Shox BB4 Pe (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

+ In his 21st season, Vince Carter brought out this Toronto Raptors-inspired Nike Shox BB4 as a nod to his earlier days in the 406
+ Both Carter and the Nike Shox system were legendary in the early 2000s

1. Nike LeBron 16 PE

LeBron James in the Nike LeBron 16 PE vs. Denver Nuggets (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ LeBron James passed Michael Jordan to become the fourth highest scorer in the history of the NBA with this Kobe Bryant Air Jordan 3-inspired LeBron 16 PE
+ Although the Lakers’ possibility of making the playoffs are looking slim, you can look at all the shoes that The King has worn this season here

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