The NBA All Star Celebrity Game kicks off in a little bit and with their million dollar payrolls and access to damn near anything they want, rocking some dope sneakers on-court hasn't been an issue. From Bow Wow, Donald Faison, and even The Biebs (NBA Players-excluded) — it's too easy) we break down The 20 Greatest Sneakers in NBA All Star Celebrity Game History. Let us know which celebrity brought the best heat.
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The NBA All Star Celebrity Game kicks off in a little bit and with their million dollar payrolls and access to damn near anything they want, rocking some dope sneakers on-court hasn't been an issue. From Bow Wow, Donald Faison, and even The Biebs (NBA Players-excluded) — it's too easy) we break down The 20 Greatest Sneakers in NBA All Star Celebrity Game History. Let us know which celebrity brought the best heat.
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adidas adiZero Rose 2.5
20. adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 — Common
Year: 2012
Common being the Chicago native that he is finally came to his senses and started to support Chi-town's superstar. The adidas Rose 2.5 were dope but we're not sure what the hell was going on here.
Air Jordan VIII Bugs Bunny
19. Air Jordan VIII "Bugs Bunny" — Lil' Bow Wow
Year: 2003
Of course young Lil' Bow Wow (it was Lil' then right?) had to have Bugs Bunny-themed kicks.
Nike Air Foamposite One Eggplant
18. Nike Air Foamposite One "Eggplant" — Donald Faison
Year: 2009
Donald Faison is a low-key sneaker dude. These "Eggplant" Foams don't even rate as his greatest Celebrity All Star moment, which is saying something.
Air Jordan XX White Black Red
17. Air Jordan XX "White/Black/Red" — Jermaine Dupri
Year: 2005
If you stay connected to the site it is no secret that Mr. So So Def has to stay laced in Jordans — from the classics to the new joints in time to stunt on the court.
Nike Zoom Kobe IV
16. Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Chaos" — Terrell Owens
Year: 2009
We have to give it up for Terrell Owens for getting a hands on a pair of the "Joker" Zoom Kobe IVs. However, this mismatched color choice probably was followed by a resignation letter from his stylist.
Nike Zoom Kobe V
15. Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos" — Terrell Owens
Year: 2010
Unlike peoplewho are actually athletic, TO is no stranger to celeb games. One of the only high flying names to throw down a dunk in the celeb game, Owens scored 10s on this jam in 2010.
Nike Air DT Max '96
14. Nike Air DT Max '96 — Deion Sanders
Year: 2008
Back in 2006, former two-sport superstar Deion Sanders laced up a pair of his famous kicks. Prime Time's DT Max 96s had Terrell Owens trying to rip them off his feet, Neyo looking a little limp, and Master P lookin' far from 'bout it 'bout it. Even after his prime, "Neon Deion" still lightin' 'em up.
Air Jordan XXIII All Star
13. Air Jordan XXIII "All Star" — Terrell Owens
Year: 2008
Celeb games don't usually get much slam dunk action. In fact, in 2008 when TO threw one down, everyone on the court looked shook. Maybe TO can make a comeback in a different sport? MVP.
adidas Crazy 8
12. adidas Crazy 8 — Justin Bieber
Year: 2011
Fucking. Justin. Bieber. Schooled everyone. Well played adidas, well played.
Air Jordan IX White Black Red
11. Air Jordan IX "White/Black/Red" — Morris Chestnut
Year: 2004
The first Jordan to release during MJ's first retirement was Morris Chestnut's sneaker of choice for the 2004 Celeb All Star pictured behind Paris and Nick in the team shot. That has to hurt a little, at least the Js are nice.
Air Jordan XIV Playoffs
10. Air Jordan XIV "Playoffs" — Jesse Williams
Year: 2012
Nike Zoom Kobe VI
9. Nike Zoom Kobe Vi — Trey Songz & Common
Year: 2012
Kobes were everywhere in 2011, especially around the Los Angeles NBA All Star festivities. Trey Songz and Common both laced up the Mamba's sixth signature shoe for the celeb game, thankfully, they kept the beef on court.
Air Jordan XIII White Black
8. Air Jordan XIII "White/BlackRed" — Bow Wow
Year: 2006
Bow Wow wanted to be like Mike, right? Probably the best shoe ever inspired by a golf ball and Jordan's personality. The Air Jordan XIII also also took cues from Michael Jordan's other-other nickname, "Black Cat" (note the "cat-eye" hologram on the heels, and the cat's paw inspired outsoles).
Air Jordan 2012
7. Air Jordan 2012 — Kevin Hart
Year: 2012
Nike Air Flightposite III
6. Nike Air Flightposite III — Matthew Lillard
Year: 2004
We guess Lillard had a few cool films in the '90s, so this appearance seems a little dated but we have to salute homie for breaking out the Flightposite IIIs.
Nike Air Raid
5. Nike Air Raid — Donald Faison
Year: 2004
In the early '90s, strapping up was just a much about the courts as it was the corners. Inspired by street-ball culture, the Nike Air Raid was a favorite in the streets of NYC thanks to its ability to hold up on the blacktop. If you weren't sure what the point of these was, the "FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY" lettering should have helped you out. Faison wasn't going to let his bromance from Scrubs kill the street cred — good choice, Turkleton.
Nike Zoom LeBron II
4. Nike Zoom LeBron II "White/Navy" — Donald Faison
Year: 2005
The Zoom Air stacked on Zoom Air — Faison is far from a novice when it comes to basketball sneakers. A few months later he donned a pair of white and red PEs for a Clippers celebrity game — LeBron must love Scrubs.
Air Jordan XI Concord
3. Air Jordan XI "Concord" — J. Cole
Year: 2012
He got a gooood thing. J Cole in Concords, 'nough said.
Air Jordan III Fire Red
2. Air Jordan III Fire Red — Bow Wow
Year: 2007
We're not sure if it's the camera angle or if Bow Weezy really has hops — it's gotta be the shoes.
Nike Air Foamposite One Royal
1. Nike Air Foamposite One "Royal" — Donald Faison
Year: 2007
It might be safe to say that T.O. might be the greatest "celeb" (that term might have been used loosely for the game at some points) to play in the annual All Star Game but no one was fuckin' with Faison's sneaker game. The Foamposites have been a game changer and breaking out the OGs for the celebrity match got dude mad sneakerhead points.