Lace Up: Here Are The Best Kicks Worn On NBA Opening Night
Take a look back to some of the sickest kicks worn on opening night of the NBA season.
The NBA season tipped off last night and we are just as excited to catch some basketball action and sneaker heat.
The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the New York Knicks Tuesday night (Oct. 25) as LeBron James stepped on the court with the LeBron Soldier 10s "Battle Grey" shoes. The Cavs went on to win by 30 points, but another standout of the night was San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard. The small forward went up against the Golden State Warriors in the Air Jordan 31 and went on to drop 35 points in a Spurs blow-out.
Everyone is glad basketball is back and so are we. Now that the NBA 2016-2017 season is here, we'll see a slew of sick kicks hitting the court. Inspired by the kicks of Leonard and LBJ, we take a look back at the best shoes worn on opening night.
From Ray Allen to Swaggy P, check out the best kicks in the gallery above.
Ray Allen in the Air Jordan 11 "Two Rings" PE
2013-2014 Season
Allen's eye-catching kicks paid tribute to his two championships. The tongue featured his signature with red, gold and white colors to match. While they never hit retail stores, some people were allegedly selling the kicks on Ebay.
Courtney Lee in the Air Jordan 13 "Barons"
During his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Lee made history as the first player to rock the coveted kicks on the court.
Nick Young in the Air Jordan 4 "Lightning"
Kobe Bryant in the Air Jordan 3 PE
2002-2003 Season
For opening night against the Houston Rockets and his free agency years, the now retired Bryant showed off a slew of kicks, including the Laker colorways.
Terrence Ross In the Air Jordan 8 Retro "Playoff"
Michael Jordan in the Air Jordan "Bred" 11s
Debuting 20 years ago,the show was the first time anyone had seen the bred 11 colorway. With a classic red and black finish, the shoe is known as the brand's signature silhouette.
