words // Nick DePaula
Welcome to the best time of the entire year -- the start of the NBA Playoffs.
Not only does the intensity and atmosphere of every game rise to another level for the postseason, but as we've seen for at least the past decade, brands continue to lean on the playoffs to debut new flagship sneakers for when it matters most.
Whether it's the new Air Jordan XX9, LeBron 11 Elite, Crazyquick 2 or Under Armour ClutchFit Drive, take a look below at several new models in action, along with new colorways of sneakers like the Hyperdunk 2013, HyperRev and Zoom Crusader.
Let us know your favorite pair in the comments section below, and who you think has the best shot of advancing past Round 1.
Chris Paul -- Jordan CP3.VII AE
Mike Conley -- adidas Crazyquick 2
Matt Barnes -- adidas Rose 4.5
Joe Johnson -- Jordan Super.Fly II PO
Blake Griffin -- Jordan Super.Fly II PO
DeMarre Carrol -- Nike Air Bakin
Jermaine O'Neal -- Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Kevin Durant -- Nike KD VI
Lou Williams -- Nike Zoom Glove
Lance Stephenson -- AND1 Tai Chi
Russell Westbrook -- Air Jordan XX9
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Jeff Teague -- adidas Rose 4.5
Zach Randolph -- Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Andre Iguodala -- Nike Zoom HyperRev
Stephen Curry -- Under Armour ClutchFit Drive
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Steve Blake -- Nike Kobe 8
Trevor Ariza -- Nike HyperRev
Chris Bosh -- Nike HyperPosite
LeBron James -- Nike LeBron 11 Elite
Kemba Walker -- Under Armour Anatomix Spawn
Luke Ridnour -- Nike Zoom Kobe V
Devin Harris -- adidas Crazy 1
Dirk Nowitzki -- Nike Lunar Hyperdunk 2012
Paul George -- Nike Zoom Crusader
Kawhi Leonard -- Jordan Melo M10
Monta Ellis -- Air Jordan XX8 SE
Roy Hibbert -- Nike Hyperfuse 2013
Dwyane Wade -- Li-Ning Way of Wade 2 Encore
Manu Ginobilli -- Nike LeBron 11
Tim Duncan -- adidas Crazyquick
Danny Green -- Nike Sonic Flight
John Wall -- adidas Crazyquick 2
Jimmy Butler -- adidas Crazy 8
James Harden -- Nike Zoom Crusader
Wes Matthews -- Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Damian Lillard -- adidas Crazyquick 2
Pat Beverley -- adidas Rose 4.5
LaMarcus Aldridge -- Nike HyperPosite