NBA All-Star weekend provides basketball fans the unique opportunity to see their favorite players in action all at the same place. And with all the extra eyeballs watching the league’s best go at it, it’s also a great time for shoe companies to flaunt their products. This contest allows the players to show off their latest colorway designs that might impress the fans in the audience or those watching at home.
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The 2025 All-Star festivities continued that tradition. Two days in and there have already been a ton of big-name players showcasing some brand-new kicks. It would not be surprising at all to see these sneakers fly off shelves once they hit the stores. But who had the best ones? Let’s take a look.
Steph Curry: “What The Bay” Curry 12
No All-Star game would be complete without Steph Curry, especially since this year’s games take place at The Bay. The four-time NBA Champion is looking as focused as ever — and his “What The Bay” Curry 12 sneakers are a big reason for that sharpness.
Stephen Curry wears the “What The Bay” Curry 12 at All-Star practice pic.twitter.com/f1vXQIhXXL
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Curry is rocking a pair, once again made by Under Armour, that has Warriors colors, with some orange mixed in them.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Converse SHAI 001
Playing in his third All-Star game this year is OKC Thunder’s superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While he represents the top-ranked team in the NBA, he’s also repping the brand-new Converse SHAI 001 sneaker in all yellow. It’s not only the shoe’s debut, but an “important creation” according to Shai himself.
“When the debut date was set in stone, I started counting down by the hour,” said Shai. “I can’t wait for the world to be able to experience one of my most important creations.” pic.twitter.com/PiSMnoGE0E
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 15, 2025
“When the debut date was set in stone, I started counting down by the hour,” said Shai. “I can’t wait for the world to be able to experience one of my most important creations.”
Nikola Jokic: 361 Degrees Joker 1
Nikola Jokic is obviously in town as the three-time league MVP looks to create more magical NBA moments. He will be attempting to do that this year with his 361 Joker 1s, a shoe that he debuted in December 2024.
Nikola Jokic laces up his signature 361 Joker 1 at All-Star practice.
Full inside look at the design process of his Joker logo on @Boardroom: https://t.co/VarFhoms1n pic.twitter.com/VVFgwQah7x
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 15, 2025
The Joker is rocking a bright neon orange pair for the All-Star weekend. Hopefully, those shoes keep him company in the absence of his good friend, Luka Doncic.
Kyrie Irving: ANTA KAI 2
While some players are showing off previously released sneakers, Kyrie Irving is debuting a brand-new pair. The 32-year-old superstar debuted the KAI 2s made by ANTA, his second pair with the famed sports apparel company. The design appears to be an off-shade blue, with unique-looking laces that would intrigue both fashion fans and basketball fans. The trim in the bottom is also specially customized.
FIRST LOOK: Kyrie Irving debuts the ANTA KAI 2 pic.twitter.com/IkdoAj010F
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 15, 2025
Damian Lillard: Dame 9 by Adidas
Damian Lillard is also getting ready for some breathtaking moments during All-Star weekend — and now he has just the right shoe to do it in. The Milwaukee Bucks powerhouse laced up in his Dame 9 Adidas sneakers for practice. They were red, white, and black, and had the names of his three kids written near the toe. (Kali, Kalii, and Dame Jr.)
Damian Lillard laces up a Dame 9 featuring the names of his three kids at All-Star practice: pic.twitter.com/WCR2ulGAWy
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 16, 2025
Dame wasn’t the only one wearing the Dame 9s. His teammate, Andre Jackson, sported them during the Slam-Dunk contest. He later told the press the reason for supporting his fellow Buck.
“That’s my dog. He’s been holding me down since I got to the league and trying to give me tips and advice every day. He’s constantly just trying to give game to me and all of the young guys.”
Bucks wing @AndreJackson111 on wearing the Dame 9 tonight in support of @Dame_Lillard:
“That’s my dog. He’s been holding me down since I got to the league and trying to give me tips and advice every day. He’s constantly just trying to give game to me and all of the young guys.” https://t.co/rTKsBhF2Jt
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 16, 2025
Jalen Williams: Crazy Two PE by Adidas
Playing in his first-ever NBA All-Star this weekend is Thunder star Jalen Williams. The 23-year-old also got to debut his very first signature sneaker through his deal with Adidas. The shoe, the Crazy Two PE, is laceless, and has a base neon orange color mixed in with some black trim. Hopefully Williams’ game stands out more than these shoes will on the court.
Jalen Williams debuts his own Adidas Crazy Two PE at All-Star practice. pic.twitter.com/j0DzpShLSH
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 15, 2025