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The NBA is on a full roll. Whether it’s the drama or the score lines, the league has yet to disappoint in this young season. Equally as impressive, the game is full of up and coming sneakerheads that are showcasing their heat at an all-time high.

In our latest installment of Kicks On Court, we take a look at the best shoes that hit the hardwood. Take a look at the top 10 below and be sure to read up on everything NBA sneaker related here at Snkrs Day.

10. Nike KD 5 “DMV”

Allonzo Trier in the Nike KD 5 “DMV” (John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports)

+ The “DMV” pair pays homage to Durant’s Maryland home and the East Coast as it stands for “D.C./Maryland/Virginia”
+ The colorway is inspired by mambo sauce which is a staple in D.C. and the surrounding metropolitan area’s cuisine

9. UNDCRWN x adidas Gil Zero Low

 

Zach LaVine in the UNDRCRWN x adidas Gil Zero Low (via David Banks)

+ The collaboration was limited to only 750 pairs back when it released in 2007
+ LaVine recorded 24 points in the Bulls’ win over the Cleveland Cavs

8. Nike Kobe Elite 10 “USA”

Tobias Harris in the Nike Kobe 10 Elite “USA” (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The Nike Kobe 10’s upper is constructed through Flyknit technology as basketball shoes ventured off to new heights
+ Harris recorded 20 points and 11 boards in the Clippers’ overtime win over the Bucks

7. Taco x Nike Kyrie 5 PE

Jayson Tatum in the Taco x Nike Kyrie 5 PE

+ Taco told us he was hoping another NBA star would wear his Kyrie collab on court
+ Tatum’s pair is assumingly straight from Kyrie as the NBA won’t allow the retail version’s 3M branding on court

6. Nike KD 6 “N7”

Dennis Schroder in the Nike KD 6 “N7”  (Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

+  Nike’s N7 collection is designed to highlight and empower the Native American community
+ The Nike KD6 was groundbreaking in its low-top design followed by its asymmetrical components

5. Air Jordan 8 “OVO”

Taurean Prince in the Air Jordan 8 “OVO” (Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ The AJ8 captures Michael Jordan’s first three-peat with the Chicago Bulls back in 1993
+ The white Air Jordan 8 “OVO” was one of the two iterations that Drake and Jordan Brand released in 2018

4. Nike Shox BB4

Vince Carter in the Nike Shox BB4 (photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ Vince Carter debuted the Nike Shox BB4 in the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games
+ After being the face of the BB4 during the 2000-01 season, Nike announced Carter would carry the shoe in retro form on court for the remainder of this season

3. Air Jordan 16 “Veteran’s Day” PE

PJ Tucker in the Air Jordan 16 “Veterans’ Day” PE

+ Tucker wore this Air Jordan 16 PE in “Olive” against the Warriors and in “Tan” against the “Pacers”
+ This PE was made in 2016 exclusively for JB athletes to honor those that served

2. Air Jordan 13 Oregon PE

PJ Tucker in Air Jordan 13 Oregon PE (photo by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)

+ PJ Tucker is a big fan of the Oregon PEs despite being a Texas Longhorn himself
+ The Air Jordan 13 was considered wildly unconventional upon launch thanks to its hologram branding and range of materials

1. Unreleased Air Jordan 4 “Splatter” OVO PE

PJ Tucker in the unreleased Air Jordan 4 “OVO” (via Troy Taormina)

+ PJ Tucker, yet again, is in his bag flexing this unreleased pair as the Rockets cruised past the Warriors
+ Drake previewed this pair and other ones from his vault earlier in 2018 amidst the speculation that the Canadian rapper and Jordan Brand were parting ways

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