#SoleWatch: The 20 Best NBA Sneakers Worn to Celebrate MLK Day

by Brandon Richard

Now an annual tradition, NBA stars celebrate the action-packed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day schedule by breaking out special Black History Month sneakers for the first time. This year, players from adidas, Jordan Brand, Nike and Under Armour marked the occasion with unique colorways that were subjected to league approval.

The 10-game lineup was headlined by an NBA Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, which also featured a mini-showdown between Nike and Under Armour's top endorsers — LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Curry's Warriors won the game, but who took the sneaker battle? Find out where they land in our list of the 20 Best Sneakers Worn to Celebrate MLK Day.

20. adidas Light Em Up 2

Worn By: Tony Snell

19. Nike Hyperquickness 2015

Worn By: Ish Smith

18. Air Jordan Spike 40

Worn By: Bismack Biyombo

17. Under Armour Clutchfit Drive 2 Low

Worn By: Raymond Felton

16. Nike Hyperdunk 2015

Worn By: Pau Gasol

15. Nike Air Max Audacity

Worn By: Mason Plumlee

14. adidas J Wall 2

Worn By: James Johnson

13. Jordan Super.Fly 4 PO

Worn By: Kemba Walker

12. Nike HyperLive

Worn By: Andre Iguodala

11. Jordan Melo M12

Worn By: Carmelo Anthony

10. Under Armour Curry Two

Worn By: Stephen Curry

9. Jordan CP3.IX

Worn By: Chris Paul

8. adidas D Lillard 2

Worn By: Dame Lillard

7. Nike LeBron Soldier 9

Worn By: Jahlil Okafor

6. adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5

Worn By: Tim Frazier

5. Nike LeBron 13

Worn By: LeBron James

4. adidas D Rose 6

Worn By: Derrick Rose

3. Nike Kobe 11

Worn By: Jrue Holiday

2. Nike HyperRev 2016

Worn By: Richaun Holmes

1. Nike Kyrie 2

Worn By: Kyrie Irving