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In the last Kicks On Court installment before the mayhem of All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, sneakerheads from around the league did not disappoint. From vintage Kobe 4s to a new Puma sneaker and even a sample from a Kith x Nike collab, this KOC was filled with heat.

Take a look at the 10 best sneakers below. Be sure to stay locked in with Nice Kicks for complete coverage of All-Star Weekend in Buzz City as well as everything NBA related.

10. Puma Uproar “All-Star”

DeAndre Ayton in the Puma Uproar “All-Star” (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The newest model in the Puma Basketball line comes just in time for the All-Star break as the colors pay homage to Buzz City
+ Ayton is having himself a year by averaging 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists per game in his rookie campaign

9. Playstation x Nike PG 2.5

D’Angelo Russell in the Playstation x Nike PG 2.5 (David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The relationship with Playstation and Nike goes back to the extremely limited Playstation x Nike Air Force 1 from 2006. You can read more abut the shoe and even take a look at an early sample of it here. Since then, however, the partnership with the Sony giant and Nike has grown thanks to another Air Force 1 collab and even a few partnerships with Paul George’s signature line
+ D’Angelo Russell had ice in his veins as the All-Star guard went off for 36 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in a 148-139 triple-OT win

8. Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day”

Isaiah Thomas in the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” (via B/R Kicks)

+ The “Draft Day” iteration of the revolutionary Protro pays homage to the moment in which the Mamba was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets. You can learn more about the shoe and its history leading up to its release here
+ Thomas made his debut in the Nike Kobe 4 following his recovery on the surgery from his hip injury

7. Nike Shox BB4 PE

Vince Carter in the Nike Shox BB4 PE (Jasear Thompson/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Nike Shox BB4 has become immortalized ever since it debuted in the 2000 Summer Olympics after a ferocious dunk by VC. You can read more about the history of the shoe here
+ The Nike Shox BB4 has become such an iconic asset to Carter and his legacy that Nike announced that Carter would wear his BB4s for the rest of the season

6. Nike Kobe 4 “MPLS”

PJ Tucker in the Nike Kobe IV “MPLS” (Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Prior to the Kobe 4, low-tops were a no-no for most hoopers. The probability of risking an injury was too much for brands and athletes. That all changed with the revolutionary Nike Kobe IV as the first low-top signature in the Kobe series
+ The colorway is inspired by the Minneapolis Lakers from the 1950s prior to the team moving west to Los Angeles

5. Kith x Nike LeBron 15 “Closing Ceremony”

Malik Beasley in the Kith x Nike LeBron 15 “Closing Ceremony” (Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Kith’s very own Ronnie Fieg and his passion for sneakers and fashion have created some memorable collaborations including this exclusive Kith x Nike LeBron 15 that were worn during All-Star Weekend in 2018 by LeBron James
+ Kith cooked up seven (yes, seven) different colorways and iterations of the Nike LeBron 15 last year. You can read more on the first and second installment here

4. Kith x Nike Air Maestro II

PJ Tucker in the Kith x Nike Air Maestro II (via NBA Kicks)

+ The  Nike Air Maestro II was popularized by the likes of Scottie Pippen during his days with the Chicago Bulls. Since 1994, the Air Maestro II has become a staple in basketball history as an elevated performance shoe by one of the best defenders in the game
+ Tucker got his hands on yet another limited sneaker with this sample of the Kith x Nike Air Maestro II. With not that may games left in the season, Tucker might’ve just secured being Kicks On Court champ for the second year in a row. You can view every shoe he’s worn this season here

3. Nike LeBron 13 “BHM”

De’Aaron Fox in the Nike LeBron 13 “BHM” (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Nike LeBron 13 features a breathable, sock-like fit for flexibility, Hyperposite material and the signature Nike Zoom Air cushioning units that maximize explosiveness
+ Throughout the month of February, Fox has brought out a number of “BHM” colorways from Kobe, to Durant and now The King

2. Nike Zoom Kobe 5 “Lower Merion”

Montrezl Harrell in the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 “Lower Merion Aces” (David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The “Lower Merion” colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 pays respect to Bryant’s alma matter which is located in Pennsylvania
+ Harrell has been rocking all kinds of heat this season. Reeboks, Nikes, Jordans, adidas and more. You name it, he’s worn it. You can view of his collection here in our Sneak Peek installment here with the Clippers big man

1. Nike LeBron 8 “SVSM”

PJ Tucker in the Nike LeBron 8 “SVSM” (Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Nike LeBron 8 is built on a basketball specific Max Air 360 unit. The shoe also includes Flywire technology for the ultimate cushioning with lightweight comfort and ultimate control
+ LeBron has always just been a kid from Akron. However, The Chosen One is always paying homage to his roots as the Nike LeBron 8 is decked in the colors of his high school St. Vincent St. Mary’s

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