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As if they're not already good enough, the NBA's best players converged on Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina earlier today for All-Star Practice.
More of a friendly exhibition for fans and media, the practice session included light drills, one-on-one and the annual half-court shot contest. We also had the opportunity to see extended interactions between past teammates LeBron James and Dwyane Wade and potential future teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. There was also the continued awkwardness surrounding Anthony Davis, who says he'll play in the All-Star Game despite leaving New Orleans' last game with an "injury."
Storylines aside, a lot of great sneakers hit the court for All-Star practice, and we've rounded them all up below.
LaMarcus Aldridge
Shoe: Travis Scott x Air Jordan 33 "Cactus Jack"
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 4
Bradley Beal
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X Low
Stephen Curry
Shoe: Under Armour Curry 6 "Coy Fish"
Anthony Davis
Shoe: Nike Kobe A.D.
Kevin Durant
Shoe: Nike KD 11
Joel Embiid
Shoe: Under Armour Anatomix Spawn Low "Cameroon"
Paul George
Shoe: Nike PG3 "All-Star"
Blake Griffin
Shoe: Jordan Super.Fly MVP
James Harden
Shoe: Adidas Harden Vol. 3
Kyrie Irving
Shoe: Nike Kyrie 5
LeBron James
Shoe: Nike LeBron 16 Low "Safari"
Nikola Jokic
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X
Kawhi Leonard
Shoe: New Balance OMN1S
Damian Lillard
Shoe: Adidas Dame 5
Kyle Lowry
Shoe: Adidas Marquee Boost Low
Khris Middleton
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X Low
Dirk Nowitzki
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X
D'Angelo Russell
Shoe: Nike PG 2.5
Ben Simmons
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X
Klay Thompson
Shoe: ANTA KT4
Karl-Anthony Towns
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk X
Nikola Vucevic
Shoe: Nike LeBron Soldier 12
Dwyane Wade
Shoe: Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 7
Kemba Walker
Shoe: Jordan Why Not Zer0.2
Russell Westbrook
Shoe: Jordan Why Not Zer0.2
