The 20 Most Iconic NBA On-Court Sneaker Matchups of All Time

Classic NBA sneaker battles.

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The only thing that ever makes our favorite sneakers better is seeing our favorite players rocking them while lighting up their biggest rivals and walking away with the victory. For sneakerheads, what's on a player's feet during the game is equally as important as the box score. And sometimes the footwear matchup is as hard-fought as the game itself. Whether it was Michael Jordan fighting off the pesky Reggie Miller, Eddie Jones stepping up to face Ray Allen's sharpshooting, or Hoya alumni like Ewing and Mourning facing off, the battles on court are as much ingrained in our memories as the performances. With that said, check out the 20 Most Iconic On Court Sneaker Matchups Of All Time.

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LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant

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Charles Barkley vs. Michael Jordan

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McGrady vs. Carter

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Kevin Garnett vs Tim Duncan

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Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Shaquille O'Neal

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Kobe Bryant vs. Kevin Durant

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Ray Allen vs. Eddie Jones

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Michael Jordan vs. Allen Iverson

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Jordan vs. Hardaway

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Robinson vs. Olajuwon

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LeBron James vs. Carmelo Anthony

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Julius Erving vs. Larry Bird

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Reggie Miller vs Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant

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Derrick Rose vs. LeBron James

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Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson

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Patrick Ewing vs. Alonzo Mourning

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Shawn Kemp vs. Dennis Rodman

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Scottie Pippen vs. Charles Barkley

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Kobe Bryant vs. Allen Iverson

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