NBA Media Day is often labeled as the best day to see some of the best kicks around the league. With the 2023/24 NBA season around the corner here is a Top 10 list of some of the best sneakers that were showcased around the league.

1. LeBron James wearing the Nike LeBron 10 Low P.S Elite “Championship Pack”

Los Angeles Lakers Superstar LeBron James broke out his Nike LeBron 10 Low P.S Elite “Championship Pack” for media day and also sporting a new look, LeBron will be wearing number 23 this season. It seems LeBron opted out of wearing his newest signature sneaker the LeBron 21 which he will likely wear during the course of the NBA 2023/24 season.


2. Tyrese Hailburton Nike Kobe 6 “DeMar DeRozan” PE

Tyrese Hailburton from the Indiana Pacers broke out a Nike Kobe 6 “DeMar DeRozan” player exclusive sneaker for media day. Hailburton has a history of wearing Kobe Bryant signature sneakers on court whether that be player exclusive Kobe’s or general release pairs.


3. DeMar DeRozan Air More Uptempo QS “Chicago”

DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls wore the Nike Air More Uptempo QS “Chicago” on media day. DeRozan has numerous Kobe player exclusive sneakers that he has displayed on court and for warmups but this time DeRozan broke out something new ahead of media day. It is likely that we see DeRozan lace up new Kobe colorways this season.


4. Anthony Edwards Debuting Adidas “AE1”

Minnesota Timberwolves young talent Anthony Edwards debuted his first signature  sneakers with Adidas the “AE 1” in the “Timberwolves” colorway. Edwards joins elite company in the sneaker industry as one of the very few players to receive a signature sneaker.


5. LaMelo Ball wearing Puma MB.03 “Toxic”

Charlotte Hornets Superstar LaMelo Ball laced up his Puma MB.03 signature sneaker for media day. The colorway LaMelo was seen wearing for media day was the “Toxic” colorway which is expected to be released. The MB.03 officially launches on October 7th in the “LaFrance” Colorway.


6. Zion Williamson Wearing his “Mud, Sweat, and Tears” Colorway

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans also debuted his third signature sneaker with Jordan Brand on media day. The colorway Zion showcased was the “Mud, Sweat, and Tears” that is scheduled to release on October 17th.



7. Anthony Davis wearing the Air Zoom Generation “Grey”

Anthony Davis who is teammates with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers broke out the Nike LeBron Air Zoom Generation “Grey” for media day. This pair released this past May. Davis usually laces up Kobe sneakers but could possibly switch things up this season.


8. Luka 2 “Cement”

Luka Doncic broke out a new Jordan Luka 2 “Cement” colorway for Dallas Mavericks media day. Doncic debuted his second signature sneaker before the end of the 2022/23 NBA Season in April. It’s likely we will see newer colorways ahead of the 2023/24 NBA campaign.


9. Nike Zoom Freak 5 Player Exclusive


Milwaukee Bucks Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo broke out a new Nike Zoom Freak 5 Player exclusive colorway. It’s a pair the public has not seen yet nor has it been confirmed if it will be released. But the new colorway seems to be a cream color throughout with a multicolor outsole.


10. Victor Wembanyama GT Hustle 2

Rookie Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs wore the Nike GT Hustle 2 for media day. The GT Hustle 2 will be Wembanyamas sneaker for the upcoming season which we will most likely see new colorways and player exclusive colorways from him during the course of the season.

 

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