As the regular season ends, the NBA has begun to announce the starting five of the All-Star teams in the East and West divisions. The news that has sparked the most debate amongst NBA fans and players has been the questionable snubs this year. De’Aaron Fox, Rudy Gobert, James Harden, and Trae Young could have easily replaced some of the reserves – a choice that has left many confused.
Despite this, we’re still excited to see the crossover between the NBA and WNBA as for the first time in the league’s history, the highest 3-points scorer Stephan Curry will go head-to-head with last year’s 3-points contest winner, Sabrina Ionescu, who’s top score of 37 points outshines Curry’s 31 points.
The 2024 All-Star weekend is definitely an exciting one to watch, with signature players set to debut special colorways of their sneakers on the court. We’ve compiled a list of models that will be released in time for the exciting weekend.
Model: Adidas AE1 ‘All-Star’
Price: USD$120 (approx. S$165)
Release date: May 11
Buy here: To be updated
Color-shifting iridescent hits on the upper complement a carbon fiber back heel fitted with the Adidas logo. The design is rounded up with a muted translucent outsole.
Model: Nike Lebron 21 GS ‘All-Star’
Price: USD$170 (approx. S$229)
Release date: May 11
Buy here: To be updated
Ahead of the launch of the adult sizing, let’s take a moment to appreciate this GS colorway which has received a Y2K-inspired silver treatment. Adding to the bold design is a special hangtag featuring a caricature of LeBron James.
Model: Nike KD 16 ‘All-Star’
Price: S$239
Release date: February 16
Buy here: Nike.com
This colorful rendition of the KD16 is inspired by his ‘Easy Money’ nickname, best demonstrated with the dollar-bill holographic on the tongue. A distinct design details is seen on the medial cage, which sports the number 35 and texts of the word ‘Easy’ and ‘Kevin Durant’.
Model: Nike Ja 1 ‘All-Star’
Price: S$219
Release date: Available now
Buy here: Nike.com
This multicolored pair emphasizes Ja Morant’s commitment to the Swoosh, with a special message embedded in the translucent midsole. A special hangtag that replicates his Nike HQ visitor pass and calendar reminder detailing in the midsole tells the story of his journey to his first signature sneaker.
Model: Nike Zoom Freak 5 ‘All-Star’
Price: S$209
Release date: February 16
Buy here: Nike.com
This mismatched pair features a bold reverse color scheme with the phrase, ‘Thanasis thanks for sharing’ on the lateral sides. This small detail signifies Giannis’ gratitude towards his older brother and fellow NBA star, Thanasis, who would share a single pair of shoes to play ball and train as kids – highlighting their close bond and the sacrifices they had made for one another.