LOOK: Best kicks from the 2021 NBA All-Star Game
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game brought excitement to basketball fans all over the world, with Team LeBron edging out Team Durant, 170-150, on Sunday, March 7 (Monday, March 8, Manila time) in Atlanta.
Aside from the excitement brought by the superstars such as All-Star Game MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, and Damian Lillard, the players also brought heat to the hardwood with their fresh All-Star Game sneakers.
From Curry’s simple yet elegant all-white Curry 8’s to Antetokounmpo’s unique mismatching Zoom Freak 2’s, here are the best kicks from the 2021 NBA All Star Game:
Steph Curry: Under Armour Curry Flow 8
Fresh from capturing his second NBA 3-Point Contest crown, Curry shot the lights out in the All-Star Game, scoring 28 points on 8-of-16 shooting from deep in the Under Armour Curry Flow 8.
LeBron James: Nike LeBron 18 ‘Play for the Future‘
.@KingJames wearing the Nike LeBron 18 in the All-Star Game
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Although James had a quiet night from the field, finishing with only 4 points in less than 13 minutes of action, his Nike LeBron 18’s made quite some noise in the All-Star Game, as well as the Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 he wore before the game.
Damian Lillard: Adidas Dame 7 x Ric Flair
WOOOO! @Dame_Lillard CALLED GAME wearing the Ric Flair x Adidas Dame 7
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) March 8, 2021pic.twitter.com/IXaJakhSCe
Paying homage to the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Lillard dropped 32 points and iced the game with a cold-blooded shot from halfcourt in the Adidas Dame 7.
Jayson Tatum: Air Jordan 35 ‘Women in Power’ PE
In his second All-Star Game appearance, Jayson Tatum brought out the “Women in Power” Air Jordan 35 to honor his mother and the special women in his life.
Kawhi Leonard: New Balance KAWHI ‘Neo Flame’
Kawhi Leonard in the KAWHI Sig Neo Flame! @newbalancehoops #WeGotNow
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Known for his quiet personality on and off the court, Kawhi Leonard wore a loud and striking colorway of the New Balance KAWHI, which is set to release later this month.
Julius Randle: Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘All-Star’
— SLAM Kicks (@SLAMKicks) March 8, 2021
Julius Randle laced up the Nike Kobe 6 Protro in his first All-Star Game appearance, paying tribute to his former teammate and mentor, the late great Kobe Bryant.
Jaylen Brown: Adidas T-Mac 2
Drawing inspiration from Tracy McGrady, first time All-Star Jaylen Brown rocked a pair of mismatched Adidas T-Mac 2’s, which are similar to McGrady’s mismatched T-Mac 3’s in the 2004 All-Star Game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nike Zoom Freak 2 ‘Play for the Future’
.@Giannis_An34 takes home the #NBAAllStar MVP wearing mismatching Nike Zoom Freak 2 colorways
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) March 8, 2021pic.twitter.com/wyKLobQW19
Last but not the least, Antetokounmpo had a historic 35-point performance, making all 16 of his shots while wearing a mismatched version of his latest signature sneaker, the Nike Zoom Freak 2.
Other notable kicks from the 2021 NBA All-Star Game:
Kyrie Irving: Nike Kyrie 7 ‘Play for the Future‘
James Harden: Adidas Harden Vol.5 ‘Solar Yellow’
Luka Doncic: Air Jordan 35 Low PE
– Rappler.com