

It’s a special moment any time you see an “Air Sasquatch” sneaker. While difficult to fully pare down to just 50 slots, below is a celebration of the greatest sneakers to touch the hardwood throughout the 77th NBA season.įor the sake of variety, in what is clearly and simply known as ‘ The PJ Tucker Rule,’ no single player appears more than three times. And as always, it’s my opinion.ĥ0 / Mason Plumlee - Nike HyperMax Chris Kaman PE Of course, the league’s biggest collectors, like PJ Tucker, Montrezl Harrell, and DeMar DeRozan, still had their respective legendary stashes of rarities, vintage pairs and player exclusives on hand as well.


Young guns like Paolo Banchero, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams and others also were eager to make their mark. With 22 signature sneakers in store throughout the year, the league’s brightest stars had a flurry of planned out pairs at their nightly disposal. The NBA loosened its longtime color restrictions in 2018, so once again, players laced up a wide spectrum of themes and colorways, new and old, that caught the attention of sneakerheads and fans alike. The hardwood heat was relentless, all season long. With the NBA season now behind us and the Draft ahead this week, Boardroom looks back at the best sneakers worn this year.
