The 25 Most Iconic Sneakers Worn During Game-Winning Shots

Classic moments, classic kicks.

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Ask any basketball player and they'll tell you that hitting game-winners is all about having the right mentality at the right time. The greatest championship athletes have another thing in common: They stay laced in clutch kicks. We take it back to a mix of college and pro hoop moments throughout the decades and break down some great sneakers being rocked while hitting game winners. Hit the jump and check out The 25 Most Iconic Sneakers Worn During Game-Winning Shots and let us know which shoes and moments stand out the most. 

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar - adidas Jabbar

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Michael Jordan - Converse Pro Leather

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Lorenzo Charles - Pony #1s

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Keith Smart - adidas Conductor Hi

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Magic Johnson - Converse Weapon

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Michael Jordan - Air Jordan IV

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Christian Laettner - adidas Bank Shot

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Charles Barkley - Nike Air Force Max

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Alonzo Mourning - Nike Air Flight Lite

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Tony Kukoc - Nike Air Prevail

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Reggie Miller - Nike Air Bound

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Gabe Lewullis - Converse Raw Energy

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Bryce Drew - Nike MZ3

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Steve Kerr - Nike Air Rise Uptempo

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John Stockton - Nike Zoom Court Challenge

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Reggie Miller - Air Scorin' Uptempo

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Michael Jordan - Air Jordan XIV

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Richard Hamilton - Pippen II

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Nike Air Pippen II — Richard Hamilton

Year: 1998 

Before Rip was officially a member of JB, he was rocking Mike's sidekicks' kicks. Hamilton hit a put-back shot against Washington in the Sweet 16 to help the Huskies advance and cement his status as an up-and-comer with a rep for donning dope sneakers. 

 

Allan Houston - Nike Air Vis Zoom Uptempo

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Kobe Bryant - Air Jordan VIII

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Kobe Bryant - Nike Huarache

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William Bynum - Air Jordan XII

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Ray Allen - Air Jordan XX

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LeBron James - Zoom Soldier III

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Kevin Durant - Nike KD IV Playoff

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