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The NBA tunnel has been turned into a runway for players in recent years more so than even before. Not only are superstars making sure they play well each night on the court, but they are making sure they are arriving to the arena looking good too. Of course, that means that the rare and limited pairs of sneakers aren't just being laced up on the hardwood anymore.
A look down the tunnel at any arena around the league on any given night during the season is guaranteed to provide a look at some great shoes. Whether it is the latest Nike collaboration with Travis Scott or Virgil Abloh, a friends and family colorway you wish you could own, or an obscure throwback that you don't see everyday, there are plenty of sneakers to choose from. Guys like PJ Tucker and LeBron James have it down to a science, but tons of other players are flexing with their tunnel footwear too.
That being said, we decided to select 10 of the best sneakers that walked through the NBA tunnels this past week. Check out our picks below.
Nike Air Zoom Generation 'First Game'
Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Date: Nov. 25
Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena (Oklahoma City)
Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 'Sail'
Player: Darius Garland
Date: Nov. 20
Location: American Airlines Arena (Miami)
Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yard 2.0
Player: Jordan Clarkson
Date: Nov. 20
Location: American Airines Arena (Miami)
Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 'Wave Runner'
Player: Brandon Ingram
Date: Nov. 24
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
Travis Scott x Air Jordan I
Player: OG Anunoby
Date: Nov. 20
Location: Scotiabank Arena (Toronto)
Air Jordan IV 'Oregon' PE
Player: Isaiah Thomas
Date: Nov. 24
Location: Captial One Arena (Washington D.C.)
Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97
Player: Anthony Davis
Date: Nov. 23
Location: FedEx Forum (Memphis)
Off-White x Air Jordan I 'Chicago'
Player: Wesley Matthews
Date: Nov. 20
Location: State Farm Arena (Atlanta)
SoleFly x Air Jordan I 'Friends and Family'
Player: PJ Tucker
Date: Nov. 22
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
Air Jordan II Doernbecher
Player: Kemba Walker
Date: Nov. 20
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)