While March Madness captivated college basketball fans, the NBA regular season continued with playoff races heating up. Stars like Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Jayson Tatum showcased their signature sneakers on the court.
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Best signature model basketball sneakers for 2024
How many young hoopers dreamed about making it to the league and wearing a shoe with their name on it? Having a signature sneaker model in any sport, much less basketball, is rarefied air. Per our research, there are 33 active NBA and WNBA players …
How many young hoopers dreamed about making it to the league and wearing a shoe with their name on it? Having a signature sneaker model in any sport, much less basketball, is rarefied air. Per our research, there are 33 active NBA and WNBA players with their own signature line in 2024.
Here is a comprehensive list of the best signature model basketball sneakers for 2024, featuring pricing, technology and wearability details including your favorite players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and many more.
PHOTOS: Stephen Curry shoes this season
Stephen Curry has transcended the game of basketball with his superb shooting prowess, and his impact has extended to the shoe industry as well. After signing with Under Armour in 2013 to become the face of the brand, Curry has helped Under Armour emerge as a major disruptor in the shoe world. In 2020, Under Armour created the Curry Brand, mirroring the Jordan Brand with Nike and Dwyane Wade with Li-Ning.
Now on his 11th rendition of his signature shoes, let’s take a look at the sneakers Curry has been wearing this season.
PHOTOS: Victor Wembanyama shoes this season
As rare of a specimen as Victor Wembanyama is, it should come as no surprise that his sneaker contract with Nike happened even before he was drafted by the Spurs. The frontrunner for Rookie of the Year signed his deal when he was still playing professionally in France.
Take a look at the Nikes that Wembanyama has been sporting this past season:
Sneakers of the week: Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, more
As the regular season winds down, games are now that much more important in terms of seeding and playoff implications. This past week saw Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, Zion Williamson, and more unleash some serious heat on the hardwood.
Sneakers of the week: Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson, more
Another busy week in the NBA brings us another assortment of shoes worn by stars like Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Pascal Siakam, Zion Williamson, and more.
Sneakers of the week: Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, Bam Adebayo, more
We are now in the final stretch of the regular season and we have the latest installments of shoes worn by stars like Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and more.
LOOK: Ja Morant shoes this season
Ever since Ja Morant joined Nike in 2019, the sneaker giant has been all in on investing in the high flyer. Even when Morant was going through his off-court troubles, Nike stood firm by his side. His signature shoe, the Ja 1, dropped in April 2023, and he’s already had multiple color renditions of the shoe he’s showcased.
Take a look at the shoe apparel Morant has worn in the handful of games he has played in this season:
LOOK: LaMelo Ball’s shoes this season
Just before getting drafted by the Hornets, LaMelo Ball ditched his family’s Big Baller Brand and signed with Puma. Ball, one of the most talented young guards in the NBA, is now on his third signature shoe, the Puma MB.03.
Take a look at the different sneakers he has showcased when he’s gotten the chance to play this season.
LOOK: The best sneakers at All-Star Weekend
Most of All-Star weekend was a dud, outside of a few highlights including the Sabrina Ionescu and the Stephen Curry three-point matchup. Nevertheless, all the stars and their footwear were out on the bright lights.