One of the most exciting weeks on the #SoleWatch calendar concludes with our final set of power rankings before the start of the new year.
Though sneaker brands passed on releasing Christmas-themed footwear this year, they did supply athletes with festive Player Exclusives for the holiday. Additionally, several players took matters into their own hands by having custom pairs made. In fact, custom sneakers are becoming a hotter trend around the league, similar to what's been taking place in the NFL. Unlike the NFL, the NBA is very relaxed on footwear rules, which should make the rest of the season exciting to watch.
It was an overall interesting week for Team Adidas, beginning with Nick Young's mismatched tribute to Tracy McGrady on Christmas Day and ending with John Wall teasing a return to the 3-Stripes. Slowly, but surely, it feels like Adidas Basketball is picking up some of momentum its Originals and running divisions are experiencing.
Read on to find out how things stacked up this week.
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One of the most exciting weeks on the #SoleWatch calendar concludes with our final set of power rankings before the start of the new year.
Though sneaker brands passed on releasing Christmas-themed footwear this year, they did supply athletes with festive Player Exclusives for the holiday. Additionally, several players took matters into their own hands by having custom pairs made. In fact, custom sneakers are becoming a hotter trend around the league, similar to what's been taking place in the NFL. Unlike the NFL, the NBA is very relaxed on footwear rules, which should make the rest of the season exciting to watch.
It was an overall interesting week for Team Adidas, beginning with Nick Young's mismatched tribute to Tracy McGrady on Christmas Day and ending with John Wall teasing a return to the 3-Stripes. Slowly, but surely, it feels like Adidas Basketball is picking up some of momentum its Originals and running divisions are experiencing.
Read on to find out how things stacked up this week.
10.John Wall
Team: Washington Wizards
Last Week: Not Ranked
Season Stats: 18.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 8.7 APG
Sneakers: Adidas J Wall 1 "Floral," Nike Kobe A.D. "Flip the Switch," Nike PG1 "Christmas" iD
9.Taurean Prince
Team: Atlanta Hawks
Last Week: Not Ranked
Season Stats: 13.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 5.6 APG
Sneakers: Adidas Harden Vol. 1 Primeknit "Driveway," Adidas Harden Vol. 1 "Chalk Coral," Adidas TMAC 5 "All-Star"
8.Hassan Whiteside
Team: Miami Heat
Last Week: Not Ranked
Season Stats: 14.3 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 0.6 APG
Sneakers: Air Jordan 11 Retro "Win Like '96," Nike LeBron 12 "Joker" Custom
7.Kyrie Irving
Team: Boston Celtics
Last Week: 4
Season Stats: 24.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 5.0 APG
Sneakers: Nike Kyrie 3 "PK80," Nike Kyrie 4 "Black Suede," Nike Kyrie 4 "Uncle Drew"
6.Draymond Green
Team: Golden State Warriors
Last Week: Not Ranked
Season Stats: 10.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 7.6 APG
Sneakers: Nike React Hyperdunk "Arthur" Custom, Nike React Hyperdunk Flyknit Black/Blue-Yellow PE, Nike React Hyperdunk Flyknit White/Blue-Yellow PE
5.P.J. Tucker
Team: Houston Rockets
Last Week: 2
Season Stats: 5.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 0.9 APG
Sneakers: PSNY x Air Jordan 10 Retro, Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE "Gym Red," Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low iD, Nike Kobe A.D. Mid White/Red-Black PE
4.Montrezl Harrell
Team: Los Angeles Clippers
Last Week: 3
Season Stats: 7.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 0.8 APG
Sneakers: Air Jordan 12 Retro "Wings," Nike KD 6 "What The," Nike Kyrie 4 "Confetti"
3.Marcus Morris
Team: Boston Celtics
Last Week: Not Ranked
Season Stats: 11.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.4 APG
Sneakers: Air Jordan 11 Retro "Christmas" Custom, Off-White x Nike React Hyperdunk
2.Nick Young
Team: Golden State Warriors
Last Week: 7
Season Stats: 6.8 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.4 APG
Sneakers: Adidas Crazy Explosive Low Yellow/Blue-White PE, Adidas TMAC 3 PE
1.LeBron James
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Last Week: 1
Season Stats: 27.8 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 9.2 APG
Sneakers: Kith x Nike LeBron Performance 15, Nike LeBron 15 Black/Gum, Nike LeBron 15 White/Navy, Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Black/Gum, Nike LeBron Soldier 11 "Kay Yow"