{"id":493998,"date":"2016-04-18T17:56:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T21:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=493998"},"modified":"2022-09-13T02:19:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:19:02","slug":"winning-time-15-famed-sneakers-tied-nba-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/winning-time-15-famed-sneakers-tied-nba-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Winning Time \/\/ 15 Famed Sneakers Tied to the NBA Playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NBA Playoffs are where legends are made, legacies are written and sneakers are nicknamed. Yes, that time of the year is finally here as\u00a0the best players bring both a new intensity and new kicks to the game’s biggest stage. Today, we revisit 15 of the most iconic sneakers that rolled out and rose to prominence during winning time.<\/p>\n

Nike Air Flight One<\/h2>\n

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The 1995 Playoffs saw Penny Hardaway go from up-and-comer to solidified star. Donning the Nike Air Flight Ones<\/strong>, Penny led the Magic through Jordan’s Bulls and Reggie’s Pacers en route to the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” & “Concord”<\/h2>\n

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Michael’s return to the game did not see instant success, but it did see two monstrous debuts. A short stay in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals birthed both the Air Jordan 11<\/strong>\u00a0“Concord” and the dress code conscious “Space Jams” colorway.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air More Uptempo<\/h2>\n

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Scottie Pippen kept the cushioning but bolded the branding in the 1996 postseason. Shelving his 72-10 Air Max Tempos<\/a>, Pip picked up his fourth ring and cemented his status as a sneaker guy in the Nike Air More Uptempos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 11 “Playoffs”<\/h2>\n

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After re-writing the record books in the “Concords” 11s, MJ saved the Air Jordan 11 “Playoff”<\/strong>\u00a0for the postseason. This move kick-started his second three-peat and kept the model hot for over a calendar year.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 12 “Playoffs”<\/h2>\n

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Mixed in with a healthy dose of the “Flu Games” 12s, the Air Jordan 12 “Playoffs”<\/strong>\u00a0helped Michael and the Bulls go 15-4 through the postseason and grab their second straight ring.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs”<\/h2>\n
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photo by Nathaniel S. Butler via Getty Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Though the Black\/White Air Jordan 13<\/strong>s debuted in the 1998 All-Star Game, they showed their true colors in the postseason. A physical, seven-game series against the Pacers redefined the sneaker that saw its first steps in a friendly.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot”<\/h2>\n

\"MJ<\/p>\n

The Game 3 debut of the Air Jordan 14<\/strong> in the 1998 Finals was quite the surprise. However, the Game 6 shot was classic MJ.<\/p>\n

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adidas The Kobe<\/h2>\n
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Kobe Bryant debuted the first signature of his namesake in Round 1 of the 2000 NBA Playoffs. The adidas Kobe 1<\/strong> would go on to bring Bryant his first three rings, getting called back in both the 2001 and 2002 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

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Reebok Answer IV Black\/White<\/h2>\n
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Allen Iverson’s only trip to the NBA Finals saw a gutty performance in a can’t-miss colorway. The Black\/White Reebok Answer IV<\/strong> drew double-takes due to its inline similarities and unavailability.<\/p>\n

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Converse Wade 1<\/h2>\n
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Flash became a fixture of the league after his impressive performance in the 2006 NBA Finals. Donning a Black\/White makeup of the Converse Wade 1<\/strong>, this postseason pair packed a color code similar to that of the AI favorite while appearing all the more extended thanks to his matching tights.<\/p>\n

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Finals Edition”<\/h2>\n
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Kobe Bryant crushed skeptics questioning the quality of his game and safety of his footwear in the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Not only would he win his first ring without Shaq, he’d do it in the low top Nike Zoom Kobe IV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Nike Zoom LeBron VII P.S. “P.O.P.”<\/h2>\n

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LeBron’s last postseason in Cleveland may not have been his most storied performance, but it was definitely his strongest from a sneaker standpoint up to then. The Nike Zoom LeBron VII P.S.<\/strong> ditched heavy Air Max for faster Zoom Air, all while keeping the visual cues that made the model a success. This shoe was a big step for James, opening the door for future P.S. variations and moving away from previous sub-brand sneakers like the Solider and 20-5-5.<\/p>\n

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Nike Hyperfuse<\/h2>\n
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The 2010 NBA Playoffs saw Rajon Rondo<\/strong> debut the most progressive and aggressive Nike since the Hyperdunk. Rondo would go on to become a household name and the face of the Nike Hyperfuse<\/strong> franchise.<\/p>\n

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Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite<\/h2>\n
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After arriving in Soldiers for his postseason introduction and eventually unveiling his own signature updates for further festivities, it was ultimately the Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite<\/strong> that King James caught his first ring in. Inline and PE variations both got burn and eventual release in LeBron’s banner season.<\/p>\n

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Under Armour Curry 1<\/h2>\n
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Yup, Stephen Curry certainly made winning time all the time this past season with the Warriors in the Under Armour Curry 2. Still, it was the Under Armour Curry 1<\/strong> that he won his first ring in. Playoff PEs help propel this inaugural signature to new heights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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