The Shoe That Runs the NBA

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The Shoe that Runs the NBA

As the start of the NBA 2021-2022 season is about to start a couple of weeks ahead, we are going to look back at the sneakers that run the NBA.

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We are going to look at the most used sneakers among NBA players. Giving you a detailed view on what BRAND and SILHOUETTE are most dominant for each position for the entire league. You will
be presented with raw data and diagrams so you can easily determine the results.

Before you look at the data, it is important to know the parameters and the source of the data that you will be seeing.

  • The data was taken from "kixstats.com". The article only shows the conversion of data into graphics comparing the results.
  • NBA players chose from283 different sneakers,ALL GAMES for the entire season were accounted for.
  • The data will be divided into allTOP 10 SNEAKERS by:
    • ALL PLAYERS Choice
    • MINUTES Played
    • USED BY GUARDS
    • USED BY FORWARDS
    • USED BY CENTERS
    • BRAND OF CHOICE BY ALL PLAYERS

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The Nike Kobe V is the most popular sneaker for ALL Players according to the survey where players were given a chance to pick their go-to shoes for hooping and laced them up for 2469 times. Followed by the Nike Kobe VI.

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The Nike Kobe V and VI has put in a ton of mileage for different NBA players. With a combined minutes played of 93,724 minutes or 1562.07 hours!

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The most popular sneaker choice for guards in the NBA is STILL the Kobe V and Kobe VI! The Nike Kobe V has been used by guards a total of 1360 games!

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Things took quite a turn with the 2nd and 3rd place for the most popular sneakers for the Forward Position! Nike KD13 has been laced up by forwards more than the Nike Kobe VI.

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For all the BIG MEN out there playing the center position! Does this list suit your preferences? Do you prefer Kobe V and VI for playing? Well, professional NBA players clearly do like the performance of Nike Kobe V and VI over other pairs.

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Sorry 3-stripe fans! The Swoosh tops the most popular brands by a massive Landslide W! As you can see in the graphic, you can clearly distinguish how dominant Nike is for NBA Players, keep in mind, this applies to all shoes Nike produces Pro Ballers just clearly love lacing up Nikes for
their games.

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Clearly depicts how much of an impact and influence the 'Black Mamba' had on the current NBA players and for future draft classes to come. Showing that shoes does not only help you perform better, but they also inspire you to become like one fiercest competitor who ever set foot on the
court.

Do you have a pair that makes you perform better? Let the
community know in the comment section what pairs you wear when you play!

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