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The future of the NBA and the league's broad international reach was on full display Friday night, when the U.S. battled the World in the 2020 Rising Stars game.
Of course, all eyes were on rookie phenom Zion Williamson, who made highlights reels for the dunks he made and missed. He even dunked so hard in the first half that that rim bent and needed an adjustment during halftime. The game's other marquee stars also gave the fans what they came to see—Luka Doncic hit his signature long range shots and Trae Young pulled off a nutmeg, but the game's unlikely MVP was Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, who led Team USA to a 151-131 victory with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists while wearing Paul George's Gatorade x Nike PG 4 collaboration.
While the usual "Rising Stars" Player Exclusive Nikes were noticeably absent from the game, there was still plenty of heat on the court. Williamson and Doncic laced up new Air Jordan 34s, Ja Morant debuted the Gamer Exclusive Nike Adapt BB 2.0 and Jaren Jackson pulled out an alternate version of Don C's Nike KD 12 collab. Keep an eye out for these pairs and the rest of the sneakers that were worn in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars game below,
RJ Barrett
Shoe: Fashion Geek x Puma Sky Modern
Miles Bridges
Shoe: Gatorade x Nike PG 4
Wendell Carter Jr.
Shoe: Air Jordan 1 Retro High "Rookie of the Year"
Brandon Clarke
Shoe: Nike PG 4
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Shoe: Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Big Stage/Parade"
Luka Doncic
Shoe: Air Jordan 34
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shoe: Nike Kobe 4 Protro "FTB"
Devonte’ Graham
Shoe: Air Jordan 34
Rui Hachimura
Shoe: Air Jordan 34 SE
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Shoe: Don C x Nike KD 12 Alternate
Nicolo Melli
Shoe: Adidas Pro Model
Ja Morant
Shoe: Nike Adapt BB 2.0 "Gamer Exclusive"
Svi Mykhailiuk
Shoe: Nike Zoom Freak 1 Custom
Kendrick Nunn
Shoe: Puma Sky Dreamer
Josh Okogie
Shoe: Nike Kobe 5 "Big Stage/Parade"
Eric Paschall
Shoe: Nike KD 5 Elite "EYBL"
Collin Sexton
Shoe: Nike Kyrie 6 "Trophies"
Moritz Wagner
Shoe: Air Jordan 34 SE
PJ Washington
Shoe: Gatorade x Nike PG 4
Zion Williamson
Shoe: Air Jordan 34 SE "Cement"
Trae Young
Shoe: Adidas N3xt L3v3l "Mamba" Custom