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Iman Shumpert Lead
It's not hard to see why the New York Knicks chose Chicago native Iman Shumpert (@I_Am_Iman) with their first selection in the 2011 NBA Draft — the kid's got it all from lockdown defense to a vertical leap that'll make you question the existence of gravity. Luckily, for us, Iman is also a sneaker aficionado — seen showing out for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in dope kicks such as the adidas Crazy 8 and "Copper" Foamposites; Iman also just recently joined the adidas team, so we can expect great things from the Three Stripes in blue and orange colorways. So while we wait to see what he's wearing in his NBA debut (which is coming, we promise!), Iman looked out for us and took a break from putting in work to break down his Top Ten Sneakers of All-Time. Check his sneaker résumé here.
Reebok Pump
10. Reebok The Pump
Iman Says: "I mean, come on... How cool are these? Smh... Schwag!!!"
Radii 420 Top
9. Radii 420 Top
Iman Says: "Sometimes I do my different thing. These joints are army colored so they can be worn with virtually anything. Also, they're an attention-grabber and an easy way to clean up the outfit in the shoe department. They're also good because they can be considered for upscale events... Schwag!"
Foamposite Eggplant
8. Nike Air Foamposite One "Eggplant"
Iman Says: "I shouldn't have to explain these — they just go with anything! And I mean anything!!!"
adidas Crazy 8
7. adidas Crazy 8
Iman Says: "This is the first 'awkward' shoe I've ever liked, although I don't love them as an off-court shoe. Since I just decided to go with adidas, these have become a favorite!!!"
LeBron South Beach
6. Nike Air Max LeBron 8 "South Beach"
Iman Says: "These joints are of rare form. You couldn't find a pair now if you tried — I got mine tho!!! I love these because I'm an anti-pink wearing guy, unless it's for breast cancer, but these we're too dope to resist the purchase so I acquired a pair. S/O to @KingJames."
Air Max CB34
5. Nike Air Max CB34
Iman Says: "Classic Barkleys. They are the only pair in my top 10 that I do NOT own because they don't have them in my size, smh. They're so dope!"
Foamposite Pearl
4. Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Pearl"
Iman Says: "I got attached to the 'Pearl' Foams since having my triple-double game in college with them on. Then I used them throughout the '11 NBA Draft process!!!"
Foamposite Copper
3. Nike Air Foamposite One "Copper"
Iman Says: "The 'Copper' Foams are just dope and required to accept a man into the sneaker society. They are a necessity as well as a great tribute to Penny Hardaway!!!"
Air Jordan Space Jam
2. Air Jordan XI "Space Jam"
Iman Says: "Seeing these in 'Space Jam' was classic and they've been in my top three ever since."
Air Jordan III
1. Air Jordan III
Iman Says: "Jordan won the dunk contest in these. I always feel flyer than everyone else when I wear them."