{"id":98233,"date":"2010-06-24T18:58:46","date_gmt":"2010-06-24T23:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=98233"},"modified":"2018-05-06T01:51:53","modified_gmt":"2018-05-06T05:51:53","slug":"kicks-court-awards-biggest-sneaker-storyline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/kicks-court-awards-biggest-sneaker-storyline\/","title":{"rendered":"Kicks On Court Awards: Biggest Sneaker Storyline of the Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There were many constants throughout our Kicks On Court<\/a> this year such as the onslaught of Air Jordan 12 PEs, Nike Zoom Kobe V iDs and our daily dosage of team sneakers; however, every now and then a big sneaker storyline, from left field, shocked the sneaker community and made us pay attention just a little more.<\/p>\n

With that said, what your favorite sneaker storyline of the year? Some of the biggest surprises of the year include Kevin Durant and the Thunder unveiling the “Creamsicle” Nike KD IIs, Rasheed Wallace shelving the Nike Air Force 1 for the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid, and a Nike Trainer 1 sighting on the NBA courts!<\/p>\n

**Note**<\/strong>: View the eight ‘Biggest Sneaker Storylines? of the year and pick your favorite by participating in our voting poll seen at the bottom of the last page.<\/p>\n

Kicks On Court: Players Pay Tribute to MLK with Special Sneakers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Lakers wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe V "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kobe Bryant in the Nike Zoom Kobe V "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nike Zoom Kobe V "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rudy Gay turning the corner in the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nate Robinson shooting a jumper in the Nike Blue Chip II "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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OJ Mayo (left) and Leandro Barbosa (right) in the Nike Air Max Rise "MLK Tribute" and the Adidas TS Lightning Creator, respectively<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Luol Deng in the Nike Blue Chip II "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dante Cunningham (left) and Caron Butler (right) in the Nike Air Max Rise "MLK Tribute" and the Nike Zoom Flip'n, respectively <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Marcus Thornton laying it up in the Nike Hyperize "MLK Tribute"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, multiple Nike brand players around the NBA laced up a special MLK commemoration in honor of the civil rights activist. Although the sneakers caught the eye of many in a positive way, we noticed that the color scheme mirrored that seen on the Pan-African flag. Pan-Africanism centers around a belief which seeks to unite native African heritage into a worldwide society. However, Martin Luther King Jr. believed in not only uniting the African heritage, but unifying the entire world no matter what race. Nonetheless, these grey foil-like based sneakers were a hot topic within Kicks On Court.<\/p>\n

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Kicks On Court: Nike KD II “Creamsicles” Melt All Over the Court<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Thunder members sporting the Nike KD2 "Creamsicle"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Kevin Durant and Josh Howard in the Nike KD2 "Creamsicle" and the Jordan True Flight, respectively<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Kevin Durant driving baseline in the Nike KD2 "Creamsicle"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike KD2 "Creamsicle"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Oklahoma City Thunder's Nike KD2 "Creamsicle"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike KD2 "Creamsicle"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike KD2 "Creamsicle"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the late stages of 2009, many sneaker enthusiasts were focused on trying to get their hands on major Jordan holiday releases, new Nike Air Max LeBron VII colorways and\/or the Nike Zoom Kobe V. However, there was another signature sneaker that soaked up some attention in late December. Kevin Durant and his Thunder teammates surprisingly laced up the “Creamsicle” Nike KD II in game against the Dallas Mavericks. This happening undoubtedly brought attention to Durant’s second signature shoe and it ultimately became one of the colorways seen on the Nike KD II.
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\nKicks On Court: Sheed Shelves Air Force 1 for First Time in Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rasheed Wallace wearing the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Rasheed Wallace (right) defending in the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Rasheed Wallace wearing the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If we close our eyes and watch Rasheed Wallace play basketball, we can always count on two things: him obtaining a technical foul and him gracing the courts with the Nike Air Force 1. However, the latter changed as he shelved the Nike Air Force 1 for the first time in years for the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid. We understand that everything doesn’t stay the same, but next time you decide to keep the Nike Air Force 1 in the locker, please wear something that’s worth it!<\/p>\n

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Kicks On Court: Nike Trainer 1 Sighting on NBA Courts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Devin Brown attacking the rim in the Nike Trainer 1<\/p>\n

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Devin Brown shooting in the Nike Trainer 1<\/p>\n

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Devin Brown handling the rock in the Nike Trainer 1<\/p>\n

As stated earlier, we always tend to witness a few sneaker surprises throughout the NBA season; yet, this particular Kicks On Court installment shocked us the most. Sure, Sheed surprised us by not going with the Nike Air Force 1, but did you ever think you’d see a Nike Trainer 1 on the court. Maybe Devin Brown is making a new trend for basketball players. Or maybe he forgot his basketball sneakers at home. Either way, don’t try this at home.
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Kicks On Court: Lakers Unveil “Kid Hollywood” Nike Zoom Kobe V<\/strong><\/p>\n

Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe V "Kid Hollywood"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Kobe Bryant's Nike Zoom Kobe V "Kid Hollywood"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Lamar Odom wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe V "Kid Hollywood"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Lamar Odom's Nike Zoom Kobe V "Kid Hollywood"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Towards the end of the 2009-2010 NBA season, Nike put together a great interactive marketing campaign in which a lucky fan wins the opportunity to create a Nike Zoom Kobe V iD that will be worn by the Lakers in a game. Kid Hollywood, the contest winner, also got the chance to attend the very game Kobe and the Lakers unveiled his creation. It has to be cool seeing an entire team (for the most part) wearing a colorway you constructed, right?
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\nKicks On Court: King James and his Calvary “Box Out Breast Cancer”<\/strong><\/p>\n

LeBron James dancing in the Nike Air Max LeBron VII Black\/Pink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
LeBron James dunking in the Nike Air Max LeBron VII Black\/Pink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Mo Williams attacking the basket in the Nike Hyperize Pink\/White <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Anderson Varejao and Zyndrunas Illgauskas both wearing the Nke Hyperize Pink\/White <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although Breast Cancer Awareness was set aside for October, that didn’t stop LeBron and the Cavs from recognizing it later in the season. At the beginning of December 2009, the Cleveland Cavaliers sported pink sneakers along with various pink accesories to show support for ?Box Out Breast Cancer?, a program designed to raise awareness for breast cancer.<\/p>\n

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Kicks On Court: Carmelo Unveils the “Future Sole” Jordan Melo M6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Carmelo Anthony chilling on the bench next to his "Future Sole" Jordan Melo M6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Carmelo Anthony shooting in the "Future Sole" Jordan Melo M6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony in the Nike KD II and the "Future Sole" Jordan Melo M6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Much like Kid Hollywood and the Nike Zoom Kobe V iD, 17-year-old Austin Jermacans got the chance to see a professional basketball player wear his creation; however, this is a much bigger scale. Jermacans designed an alternate version of the Jordan Melo M6 in last year’s Jordan Future Sole contest. Carmelo Anthony liked it so much that he laced multiple colorways of the “Future Sole” Jordan Melo M6 throughout the second half of the season and on into the playoffs. Jermacans also got the chance to see his creation release to the public at the end of May. All this for a 17-year-old kid? We must applaud him!<\/p>\n

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Kicks On Court: James Rocks Mismatched LeBron VIIs to Assist Retro Jerseys
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LeBron James looking for a teammate in his Hardwood Classic mismatched LeBron VIIs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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LeBron James shooting a jumper in his Hardwood Classic mismatched LeBron VIIs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LeBron James enamored us with colorway after colorway of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII; yet, the majority of you were shocked to see him sport mismatched LeBron VIIs with his Hardwood Classic jerseys in mid-January. It’s a shame that some of the best Air Max LeBron VII colorways will never release, and these two were definitely liked by many.<\/p>\n