A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

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by | Aug 10, 2022 | Featured, SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series, WNBA

A’ja Wilson is one of the most talented basketball players in the world. She’s been a true inspiration on and off the court for the kids as well. When it comes to basketball she has a different gear and shows her true competitive nature. Since coming into the WNBA in 2018 A’ja hasn’t had a season where she averaged less than 15 ppg for the Las Vegas Aces. A’ja has been productive since day 1 and has only gotten better year by year. This season in 32 games A’ja is averaging 19.2 PPG & 9.5 RPG. She has been one of the most dominant players in the WNBA and she will continue to lead the way in women’s sports moving into the future.

 

Her game inside the paint is flawless and A’ja can score with the best of them with ease. You can tell the passion that she plays with spills over to her teammates as well. A’ja is one of the best teammates and celebrates others before herself even with her big accolades. When you have a leader like A’ja everything just falls into place perfectly when it comes to locker room chemistry, winning, and swag. A’ja will be the face of the WNBA moving into the future and she gives a lot of hope to young lady hoopers trying to make it big in the WNBA as well. A’ja has the it factor and all you could do is cheer for her.

 

 

A’ja Wilson has been the face of the Nike Cosmic Unity silhouette. With the Cosmic Unity 2 on the way, we wanted to showcase her PEs. A’ja got some PEs in the Cosmic Unity that everyone wanted to get their hands on. Nike did release this Nike Cosmic Unity “A’ja Wilson PE” to the public and everyone copped them instantly. Check out the PEs that were released and check out the Nike Cosmic Unity 2 “A’ja Wilson PE”.

 

Nike Cosmic Unity “A’ja Wilson” Player Exclusive

 

 

 

Nike Cosmic Unity 2 “A’ja Wilson” Player Exclusive

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Nike Cosmic Unity “Custom” – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

9. Nike Cosmic Unity “Black History Month” Player Exclusive – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

8. Nike Cosmic Unity “Player Exclusive” – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

7. Nike Cosmic Unity “USA” Player Exclusive – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

6. Nike Cosmic Unity “ACES” Player Exclusive – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

5. Nike Cosmic Unity “USA” Player Exclusive – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

4. Nike Cosmic Unity “Player Exclusive” – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

3. Nike Cosmic Unity “ACES” Player Exclusive – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

2. Nike Cosmic Unity “Player Exclusive” – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

1. Nike Cosmic Unity “Player Exclusive” – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Odell Beckham Jr, Los Angeles Rams (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

Odell Beckham Jr, Los Angeles Rams (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

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by | Aug 1, 2022 | Featured, NFL, SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series

With the NFL Season right around the corner, we wanted to dedicate this week’s SneakerReporter Top 10 to Odell Beckham Jr. Nobody has changed the culture of fashion on and off the field in the last 20 years like OBJ. His cleat game on the field is just as electrifying as his route running/catches throughout his whole career. OBJ took the whole football world by storm on November 23rd, 2015 when he made “The Catch” against the Cowboys.

 

His rookie year with the Giants went up from that moment on as OBJ became an overnight sensation. Things didn’t work out with the New York Giants and OBJ was moved to Cleveland where he was able to play alongside his best friend Jarvis Landry. Throughout his time in Cleveland OBJ went through his ups and downs but one thing that remained was his heart, talent, and dedication.

 

 

 

People tried to give OBJ a bad wrap after the situation in New York but he showed that he can be the ultimate teammate in Cleveland. Odell let it be known that he just wanted to win and in Cleveland, it was weird because his targets took a significant hit from his Giants days. OBJ is a rare talent that when he has the ball in his hands he can take it to the end zone at any moment. So with that being said Odell was sent to the Los Angeles Rams midseason via trade and took off instantly. During the 2021-2022 season OBJ had 82 targets, 44 catches with 537 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns. Odell Beckham Jr finished the season with an insane NFL playoff.

 

In only 4 games in the postseason, OBJ had 26 targets, 21 catches, 288 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns. OBJ scored a touchdown in the Superbowl before he tore his ACL but he’s shown before that he can come back time and time again at his high elite level. OBJ remains a free agent right now but a lot of teams are coming to his door with interest as he’s projected to be ready by October. The OBJ sweepstakes should be interesting this summer as everyone looks to see where the superstar lands.

 

 

Throughout Odell Beckham Jr’s time in the NFL, he’s worn a lot of player-exclusive cleats. OBJ has the best PEs in the NFL hands down and in this SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series, we showcased some of the craziest in his career. Odell Beckham Jr has been the face of the Nike cleat game and deserved his flowers, especially after the year he’s had on and off the field.

 

 

 

 

10. Nike Vapor Edge Pro 3 “Pawsitively Fierce” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

9. Nike Vapor Edge Pro 2 “Joker” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

8. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Fresh Prince” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

7. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “South Beach” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

6. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Galaxy” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

5. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Off-White” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

4. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Animal Instinct” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

3. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Sean Weatherspoon” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

2. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Grinch” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

1. Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 “Shoe Surgeon” Player Exclusive – Odell Beckham Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Aug 1, 2022 No Comments
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

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by | Jul 25, 2022 | Featured, NBA, SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series

Zion Williamson came into the league and took the NBA by storm. He’s shown glimpses of his greatness and what he can do when he’s available to play for the Pelicans. In 24 games during the 2019 season, Zion averaged 22.5 PPG and 6.2 RPG. It was a sample size of what Zion’s capable of doing but it kept the Pelicans fans excited for the future. Everyone was hyped about Zion’s dunking ability and how crazy his hops are when he came out of Duke. Zion showed that he could be a dominant presence in the paint and even showcased his ability to knock down jumpers. Zion put on a show in a limited time frame but it got New Orleans buzzing for the future. In the 2020 season, Zion played in 61 games and averaged 27 PPG/7.2 RPG. Zion showed a lot of promise and continued to take that next step and he was even selected for the NBA All-Star Game.

 

 

 

 

The one issue with Zion has been his availability on the court because he’s been derailed by injuries. Zion’s been banged up with ankle, knee, toe, and hand issues that have had him sidelined. The New Orleans Pelicans played it safe with Zion in the 2021-2022 season as they sat him down for conditioning reasons. Zion Williamson let it be known that New Orleans is where he wants to be and they rewarded him. For Zion’s 22nd birthday the Pelicans gave him a 5yr/$231 Million as they are ready to see Zion/CJ/Ingram in 2022-2023.

 

 

It was a true bidding war to get Zion Williamson to sign a shoe deal when he came into the NBA. It was Jordan Brand that gave him the lucrative bag to represent him on the court. In his 1st two years in the NBA Zion wore the Jordan 34 and Jordan 35 before getting his own sneaker. Jordan Brand gave Zion his own shoe “The Jordan Zion 1” and it was built for his bounce/bulk. Below we showcased some of the best PEs that he rocked on the court during those years and this should get y’all excited for the upcoming season.

 

Jordan Zion 1

 

Jordan Zion 2

 

 

10. Jordan 34 “Pierre The Pelican” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

9. Jordan 35 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

8. Jordan 34 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

7. Jordan 35 “Voodoo” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

6. Jordan 34 “NOLA” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

5. Jordan 35 “Black Voodoo” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

4. Jordan 34 “New Orleans Saints” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

3. Jordan 35 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

 

2. Jordan 34 “Brotherhood” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

 

1. Jordan 34 “Mardi Gras” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jul 25, 2022 No Comments
Best Sneakers At 2K23 NBA Summer League (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

Best Sneakers At 2K23 NBA Summer League (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

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by | Jul 18, 2022 | Featured, NBA, SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series

The NBA Summer League allows us to see all the new talent drafted into the NBA. We saw the first five picks (Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Keegan Murray, and Jaden Ivey) in action. This was one of the most exciting Summer League off-season’s in a while, and many of the NBA Stars came out to witness it. The NBA’s in good hands for the present and the future as the talent was on display.

 

A lot of the marque rookies that everyone wanted to see did play but in limited games. The players that put on a show at the Summer League this summer were Cam Thomas, Quentin Grimes, and Keegan Murray. They were the Top 3 scorers during Summer League and put on a show. Cam Thomas averaged 27.4 PPG for the Brooklyn Nets and showcased a lot of growth/maturity in his game. Quentin Grimes was averaging 23.5 PPG for the New York Knicks squad and was able to show all the Knicks fans what they had been waiting to see from the sophomore. Keegan Murray came to the Summer League to let it be known he’s a walking bucket averaging 23.3 PPG.

 

 

 

 

There was a lot of heat on the court during the NBA 2K23 Summer League. A lot of the players either have a sneaker deal or haven’t signed on the dotted line yet. Nike Basketball was well represented on the court and there was no lack of Kobes out there too. This SneakerReporter Top 10 list isn’t about PEs but it’s about the quality of heat that we saw out there from players grinding to make a name for themselves.

 

 

10. Nike Kobe 11 “Sunset”  – Golden State Warriors (Quinndary Weatherspoon)

 

 

 

9. Nike Zoom GT Cut “Player Exclusive”  – Sacramento Kings (Keegan Murray)

 

 

 

8. Nike KD 15 “Boarder Blue”  – Oklahoma City Thunder (Chet Holmgren)

 

 

 

7. Nike Zoom GT Cut “Player Exclusive”  – Golden State Warriors (Gui Santos)

 

 

 

6. Nike Kyrie 7 “Sneaker Room x Mom”  – Atlanta Hawks (Tyrese Martin)

 

 

 

5. Nike Kobe 4 “Player Exclusive”  – Golden State Warriors (Jonathan Kuminga)

 

 

 

4. Air Jordan 36 “Player Exclusive”  – New York Knicks (Feron Hunt)

 

 

 

3. Nike Cosmic Unity “EYBL – Player Exclusive”  – Minnesota Timberwolves (Marial Shayok)

 

 

 

2. Nike Kobe 4 “Wizenard – Player Exclusive”  – Oklahoma City Thunder (Josh Giddey)

 

 

1. Nike Kyrie 1 “Nike ID”  – Golden State Warriors (Quinndary Weatherspoon)

 

 

 

 

 

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Jul 18, 2022 No Comments
Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

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by | Jul 11, 2022 | Featured, NBA, SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series

Josh Giddey’s one of the NBA’s upcoming stars and he’s been able to put everyone outside of OKC on notice. He is coming off a fantastic rookie season where he showcased precisely why the Thunder drafted him. In his rookie season, Josh Giddey averaged 12.5 PPG, 7.8 REB, and 6.4 APG. Giddey did those types of numbers as a rookie but also only in 54 games out of 82.

The thing that bothered me & Josh Giddey was the fact he wasn’t All NBA Rookie 1st Team. I’m trying to figure out how you win Rookie of the Month four months in a row and make the 2nd team. Near the end of his rookie campaign, he was banged up by injury but still deserved to be on that 1st Team. Josh Giddey’s using this as motivation and fuel as he’s ready to take that next step in his sophomore year.

 

 

Josh Giddey has a crazy handle and his basketball court vision is unreal. Some of the basketball plays that he makes on a nightly basis look like he’s a 7-year pro. Giddey gets his teammates involved and he also can score when it’s needed. Everyone raves about how great of a teammate he is on and off the court.

 

Another thing that people rave about is his sneaker game. Josh Giddey has been rocking Kobe’s heavy and it ranges from the Kobe 4 to the Kobe 11. Giddey has a versatile sneaker game and in this SneakerReporter Top 10 PE we will be showcasing some of the crazy PE heat he’s worn on the court this season. Josh Giddey already warned me that he’s coming with crazy heat in the 2022-2023 season as well.

 

 

 

10. Nike PG 5 “BHM” Player Exclusive – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

9. Nike Kobe 5 “Player Exclusive” – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

8. Nike Kobe 5 “Player Exclusive” – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

7. Nike Kobe 11 “Oregon” Player Exclusive – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

6. Nike Kobe 9 “Player Exclusive” – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

5. Nike Kobe 4 “Player Exclusive” – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

4. Nike Kobe 9 “Peach Jam” Player Exclusive – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

3. Nike Kobe 4 “Player Exclusive” – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

2. Nike Kobe 6 “Yeezy” Player Exclusive – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

1. Nike Kobe 6 “Player Exclusive” – Josh Giddey

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jul 11, 2022 No Comments
2022 WNBA All-Star Game “Heat Check” (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

2022 WNBA All-Star Game “Heat Check” (SneakerReporter Top 10 PEs Series)

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by | Jul 10, 2022 | Featured, SneakerReporter Top 10 PE Series, WNBA

This weekend was all about the WNBA and celebrating the greatness displayed on the court. Both Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird played in their final WNBA All-Star Game today. Both played minimum minutes today but were celebrated by the whole basketball community as a whole for their contributions to the game. The All-Star Game was very competitive as (Team Wilson beat Team Stewart) 134-112. Team Wilson was led by the All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum who dropped 30 points and was knocking everything down.

 

 

The All-Stars put on a show for the fans and were rocking some dope heat while doing it. The WNBA players usually have a lot of heat to display especially when the NBA season is over. Certain players in the WNBA rock certain NBA players’ sneakers for example (Sue Bird – Nike Kyrie). So when we are missing seeing some of our favorite player’s PEs that’s when the ladies come in to save the day every time. WNBA players have crazy PE heat and regular heat that we wanted to showcase after today’s All-Star Game. Let us know below who had the best sneakers for today and why.

 

 

 

 

10. Puma TRC Blaze Court “Desert Sky” – Skylar Diggins-Smith

 

 

 

 

9. Nike KD 14 “Player Exclusive” – Courtney Vandersloot

 

 

 

 

8. Nike Kyrie 8 “Player Exclusive” – Sue Bird

 

 

 

 

7. Nike KD 15 “Player Exclusive” – Jonquel Jones

 

 

 

 

6. Nike Cosmic Unity “Player Exclusive” – A’ja Wilson

 

 

 

 

5. Puma Stewie 1 “Quiet Fire” – Breanna Stewart

 

 

 

 

4. Nike Kobe 5 “Fade To Black” – Sabrina Ionescu

 

 

 

 

3. Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch” – Arike Ogunbowale

 

 

 

 

2. Nike PG 6 “Player Exclusive” – Sylvia Fowles

 

 

 

 

1. Nike Kobe 6 “Mambacita Sweet 16” – Ariel Atkins

 

 

 

 

 

 

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