words // Brandon Richard
While the NBA is in the midst of one of its all-time great free agency periods, you may have forgotten that the next generation of stars are honing their craft in Summer League.
For the past week and a half, each team has rolled out a cast of rookies, undrafted players and journeymen hoping to improve their games and land on a roster next season. Highlights thus far have been the first ever matchup between Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker, the debut of Nerlens Noel and an impressive display of athleticism by Dante Exum.
Of course, we're keeping an eye on the sneakers hitting the hardwood as well. Summer League is an interesting time for the players, many of whom have yet to sign their sneaker endorsement deals. So not only do we have a comprehensive look at the sneakers being worn during Summer League, but you may see these guys in entirely different brands by the time the season tips off.
Read on for a look at the best sneakers spotted at Orlando and Las Vegas Summer League and let us know who you think laced up the best pair.
Nerlens Noel -- Reebok Answer 14
Tim Frazier -- Air Jordan 8 Retro 'Playoff'
Scottie Wilbekin -- Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Expression'
Jamaal Franklin -- AND1 Tai Chi PE
Donald Sloan -- Nike Air Flight One
Larry Drew -- Nike Zoom Soldier 7 PE
Shabazz Napier -- Nike KD 7 'July 4th'
DeAndre Liggins -- Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Chicago'
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope -- Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Green Snake'
Brian Cook -- Nike Zoom Kobe 5
Peyton Siva -- adidas Regulate PE
Marcus Smart -- adidas D Rose 773 III
Victor Oladipo -- Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Seth Curry -- Under Armour Anatomix Spawn Low PE
Vernon Macklin -- Air Jordan 9 Retro 'Cool Grey'
Perry Jones -- adidas D Rose 4.5 'Draft Lottery'
Lucas Nogueira -- Nike KD 6 Elite
Xavier Thames -- Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Raptor'
Maarty Leunen -- Nike LeBron 10 'Blue Diamond'
Jahil Carson -- Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Powder'
Tarik Black -- Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Fire Red'
Nick Johnson -- NIKEiD KD 6 'Arizona' Away PE
Nick Johnson -- NIKEiD KD 6 'Arizona' Home PE
Isaiah Austin -- Air Jordan 1 Retro 'Bulls'
Andrew Wiggins -- adidas D Rose 773 'Vegas Nights'
Andrew Wiggins -- adidas Crazy Fast 2
Anthony Bennett -- NIKEiD Kobe 9 EM
Anthony Bennett -- NIKEiD Kobe 9 EM
Anthony Bennett -- Nike LeBron 9
Matthew Dellavedova -- NIKEiD Kobe 8
Carrick Felix -- Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Taxi'
Jabari Parker -- Jordan Melo M10 'Playoff'
Jabari Parker -- Jordan Super.Fly 2 PO
Jabari Parker -- Jordan Super.Fly 2 PO
Giannis Antetokounmpo -- Nike Zoom Hyperfuse
Dante Exum -- adidas Crazy Fast 2
Shannon Brown -- Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Gamma Blue'
Cleanthony Early -- Nike KD 6 'Night Vision'
Tim Hardaway Jr. -- adidas D Rose 773 III 'Vegas Nights'
Brandon Triche -- Nike Kobe 9 EM 'Game Royal'
Ricky Ledo -- Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Gamma Blue'
Russ Smith -- Nike 'What The' KD 6
Courtney Fells -- Nike Zoom KD 4
Jordan Clarkson -- Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Showtime'
Julius Randle -- Nike LeBron 11 Elite 'Team'
Edo Muric -- Nike Zoom Kobe 4
Malcolm Lee -- NIKEiD KD 6 'Chroma'
Ra'Shad James -- Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Black Toe'
Derrick Williams -- Nike Kobe 9 EM 'Bruce Lee'
Ray McCallum -- Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'Michael Jackson'
Austin Daye -- Nike Zoom Crusader 'Finals' PE
Vander Blue -- Nike LeBron 11 'South Beach'
JaMychael Green -- Nike KD 6 'Energy'
Dionte Christmas -- Nike LeBron 11 'Everglades'
Walt Lemon Jr. -- Nike LeBron 10 'Pure Platinum'
Roderick Odom -- Nike Kobe 8 Elite 'Superhero'
Justin Holiday -- Nike KD 6 'Christmas'
Rodney McGruder -- Nike KD 7 '35,000 Degrees'
Austin Freeman -- Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Bred'
Lazeric -- adidas D Rose 4
Will Barton -- Under Armour Anatomix Spawn PE
Bernard James -- Nike Air Foamposite One 'Concord'
Shabazz Muhammad -- adidas Crazy 2 'Vegas Nights'
Zach LaVine -- Nike Air Zoom Flight The Glove
Otto Porter -- Jordan Prime Mania
Tony Mitchell -- Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Cement'
Noah Vonleh -- Jordan Super.Fly PO
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