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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 worth admiring. PJ Tucker and LeBron James both stepped out in super exlcusive Air Force 1 colorways. Tons of other players came prepared with their tunnel footwear too. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his strong showing this season with two pairs from the 2000s you don't see everyday, while Chris Paul flexed his endorsement deal by lacing up some unreleased Air Jordan retros.
Take a look at our picks for 10 of the best sneakers that walked through the NBA tunnels this past week below.
Scarr's Pizza x Nike Air Force 1
Player: PJ Tucker
Date: Nov. 27
Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
Pharrell x Nike Dunk High
Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Date: Nov. 27
Location: Moda Center (Portland)
Air Jordan I 'Chicago'
Player: Courtney Lee
Date: Nov. 29
Location: Talking Stick Resort Arena (Phoenix)
Nike Air Max 1 'University Red'
Player: Jaren Jackson Jr.
Date: Dec. 2
Location: FedExForum (Memphis)
Levi's x Air Jordan IV
Player: Anthony Davis
Date: Dec. 1
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
Air Jordan XIII 'Flint'
Player: Mike Muscala
Date: Nov. 29
Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena (Oklahoma City)
Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 'MoMA'
Player: LeBron James
Date: Dec. 1
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
Air Jordan III 'Animal Pack'
Player: Chris Paul
Date: Dec. 1
Location: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans)
Air Jordan IV 'Lightning'
Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Date: Dec. 1
Location: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans)
Off-White x Nike Air Max 90 'Desert Ore'
Player: Thomas Bryant
Date: Nov. 29
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)