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The 35 Best Sneakers From NBA Media Day 2012

From runners to retros.

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NBA Media Day is always entertaining for the fans because it lets them see a side of their favorite players that they don't often get to see (and sides that you may never want to see again). It's also a chance for sneakerheads to see what players have some decent taste in footwear—or a lack thereof. This year's clowning led to some pause-worthy pics and some fresh kicks. We went through every photo we could find to bring you The 35 Best Sneakers From NBA Media Day 2012. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Jeremy Lin

35. Jeremy Lin

Sneaker: Nike Lunar Hypergamer Low

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Arron Afflalo

34. Arron Afflalo

Sneaker: adidas adiZero Ghost 2

Ray Allen

33. Ray Allen

Sneaker: Air Jordan 2012 Lite

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John Wall

32. John Wall

Sneaker: Reebok Wall Season 3 ZigEscape

Corey Maggette and Kyle Singler

31: Corey Maggette and Kyle Singler

Sneakers: Nike Zoom Kobe VI and Nike Hyperdunk+

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Wesley Johnson

30. Wesley Johnson

Sneaker: adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2

Paul George

29. Paul George

Sneaker: Nike Zoom Kobe VII

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Blake Griffin

28. Blake Griffin

Sneaker: Nike Hyperdunk+

Dwight Howard

27. Dwight Howard

Sneaker: adidas adiPower Howard 3

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Damian Lillard

26. Damian Lillard

Sneaker: adidas Rose 773

LeBron James

25. LeBron James

Sneaker: Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier VI

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Kobe Bryant

24. Kobe Bryant

Sneaker: Nike Zoom Kobe VII

Russell Westbrook

23. Russell Westbrook

Sneaker: Air Jordan 1 Phat

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Jeff Green

22. Jeff Green

Sneaker: Nike Zoom KD IV "N7"

Amar'e Stoudemire

21. Amar'e Stoudemire

Sneaker: Nike Hyperposite Max

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Iman Shumpert

20. Iman Shumpert

Sneaker: adidas Top Ten 2000

Nick Collison, Thabo Sefalosho and Kendrick Perkins

19. Nick Collison, Thabo Sefolosha and Kendrick Perkins

Sneakers: Nike Zoom KD IV, Nike Lunar Hypergamer Low and Air Jordan Retro X

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Kevin Durant

18. Kevin Durant

Sneaker: Nike Zoom KD IV

Rajon Rondo

17. Rajon Rondo

Sneaker: Nike Free Run+ 4.0

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Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings

16. Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings

Sneakers: Air Jordan Retro IX and Under Armour Spine

Josh Childress

15. Josh Childress

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro VI "Oreo"

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Michael Beasley

14. Michael Beasley

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro VII "Orion Blue"

Gerald Green

13. Gerald Green

Sneaker: Nike More Uptempo

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Wilson Chandler

12. Wilson Chandler

Sneaker: Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Kim English

11. Kim English

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro VI "Olympics"

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George Hll

10. George Hill

Sneaker: Nike LeBron 9

Jason Kidd

9. Jason Kidd

Sneaker: Nike Zoom Flight Five

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Jared Jeffries

8. Jared Jeffries

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro XI Low

Arnett Moultrie

7. Arnett Moultrie

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro 7 "Olympics"

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Jared Sullinger

6. Jared Sullinger

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro VII "GMP"

Lance Stephenson

5. Lance Stephenson

Sneaker: Air Jordan XII "Obsidian"

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D.J. Kennedy

4. D.J. Kennedy

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro 12 "Playoffs"

Nate Robinson

3. Nate Robinson

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro III "Doernbecher"

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Courtney Lee

2. Courtney Lee

Sneaker: Air Jordan Retro III "Black/Cement"

Tony Wroten and Quincy Pondexer

1. Tony Wroten and Quincy Pondexter

Sneakers: Air Jordan Retro XI "Concords" and adidas Crazy Light 2

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