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This weekend, top NBA ballers will gather to the United Center with Chicago set to host the latest All-Star Weekend festivities and if the recent history is any indication, players are expected to lace up some of the flashiest sneakers that are not generally seen during the regular season.
Whether it's the NBA Rising Stars Challenge on Friday to Saturday's All-Star competitions or the actual All-Star Game on Sunday, there have been plenty of memorable footwear moments throughout the years that have been synonymous with the annual event. Fans are also taking notice of the footwear that the All-Stars are wearing, which is evident with the recent increase of both searches and sales regarding All-Star related kicks according to eBay. It's also worth mentioning that the sales data was recorded between Feb. 1, 2019 to Feb. 6, 2020.
Below, take a look at the ten best-selling NBA All-Star sneakers of this month according to eBay.
10. Reebok Pump Omni Lite
Worn By: Dee Brown
To Buy: eBay
Dee Brown had one of the more memorable dunks in the NBA Dunk Contest. Back in During the '91, he took the event by storm with his now-iconic no-look dunk while rocking the Reebok Pump Omni Lite.
9. Nike KD 2
Worn By: Kevin Durant
To Buy: eBay
2010 marked the first time that Kevin Durant was selected to be an NBA All-Star, and he arrived in the game with a red and black colorway of his then-current signature model, the Nike KD 2.
8. Nike Lebron 15
Worn By: LeBron James
To Buy: eBay
Nike never officially released an All-Star version of the LeBron 15 in 2018 so LeBron James opted to wear his "Closing Ceremony" Kith x LeBron 15 collab during the big game on Sunday while securing his third All-Star MVP.
7. Nike LeBron 10
Worn By: LeBron James
To Buy: eBay
During the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James took the court in a space-themed colorway of the Nike LeBron 10 dubbed "Extraterrestrial" that's predominately dressed in a purple and pink color scheme.
6. Nike KD 5
Worn By: Kevin Durant
To Buy: eBay
Released along the aforementioned Nike LeBron 10 in 2013, All-Star Kevin Durant also had his own "Extraterrestrial" iteration of his Nike KD 5 that's inspired by Houston and the host city’s role in space exploration.
5. Adidas Crazy 8
Worn By: Kobe Bryant
To Buy: eBay
Prior to signing with Nike, the late Kobe Bryant was an Adidas endorsee and in his first of 18 All-Star appearances in '98, Bryant laced up the Crazy 8 with matched up against Michael Jordan.
4. Nike Lebron 9
Worn By: LeBron James
To Buy: eBay
One of the more memorable and coveted All-Star collections that Nike has ever released is the "Galaxy" collection. It released in '12 and included this "Big Bang" LeBron 9 that featured a bevy of vibrant orange hues along with a galaxy-inspired print for its sock liner.
3. Air Jordan 3
Worn By: Michael Jordan
To Buy: eBay
The Air Jordan 3 is one of the most iconic sneakers ever worn during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Michael Jordan debuted the model in '88 while putting on a show for the fans when he completed the iconic free throw line dunk in the "White Cement" colorway and followed that up with a 40-point performance during the All-Star Game in the "Black Cement" makeup the next day.
2. Nike Kobe 7
Worn By: Kobe Bryant
To Buy: eBay
For the 2012 All-Star Game, Nike released its "Galaxy" collection that included a space-themed "Big Bang" Kobe 7 for Kobe Bryant that features a galactic print on the upper that's complete with glow-in-the-dark soles.
1. Air Jordan 11
Worn By: Michael Jordan
To Buy: eBay
During the 1996 All-Star game, Michael Jordan hit the courts in the "Columbia" Air Jordan 11 that featured a clean white leather upper with patent leather overlays and accented by blue accents on the Jumpman branding and outsole.
