#SoleWatch: NBA Power Rankings for January 11

The latest rankings with LeBron and DeRozan's returns looming.

New faces show up in the latest #SoleWatch NBA Power Rankings.

With the returns of LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan on the horizon, players like DeMarcus Cousins and rookie Johnny O'Bryant III fill voids in a big way on this week's list. While it's no surprise to see Cousins lacing up heat, O'Bryant III is a fresh face who stole the show by breaking out the Nike Zoom LeBron 5 on Wednesday. Jabari Parker and Kendall Marshall were expected to be Milwaukee's Sole Watch candidates, but it looks like O'Bryant III may be the guy.

The top of the list remained unchanged, as the heavy hitters continue to separate themselves from the pack. Terrence Ross may have had the week's best wear when he played in Dwyane Wade's old Air Jordan 13 PE last Sunday.

See what other unexpected sneakers hit the court in this week's power rankings.

 

SoleWatch: NBA Power Rankings for January 11: Marcus Morris

Rank: 10

Last Week: 5

Player: Marcus Morris

Team: Phoenix Suns

Season Stats: 9.8 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.5 APG

Notable Sneakers: White/Orange & 'Blackout' Nike LeBron 12 iDs

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: Eric Bledsoe

Rank: 9

Last Week: 6

Player: Eric Bledsoe

Team: Phoenix Suns

Season Stats: 16.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.0 APG

Notable Sneakers: 'Six Meridians' & 'Instinct' Nike LeBron 12

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: DeMarcus Cousins

Rank: 8

Last Week: Not Ranked

Player: DeMarcus Cousins

Team: Sacramento Kings

Season Stats: 23.8 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 2.9 APG

Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Flint,' Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Playoff'

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: Johnny O'Bryant III

Rank: 7

Last Week: Not Ranked

Player: Johnny O'Bryant III

Team: Milwaukee Bucks

Season Stats: 4.1 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.5 APG

Notable Sneakers: Nike Zoom LeBron 5 Black/Crimson, Nike Air Flight '89 iD

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: Markieff Morris

Rank: 6

Last Week: 7

Player: Markieff Morris

Team: Phoenix Suns

Season Stats: 15.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 2.1 APG

Notable Sneakers: 'Suns,' 'White' & 'Black Suede ' Nike Air Foamposite One

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: Russell Westbrook

Rank: 5

Last Week: 10

Player: Russell Westbrook

Team: Oklahoma City Thunder

Season Stats: 26.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 7.1 APG

Notable Sneakers: OKC 'Home' & 'Blackout' Air Jordan XX9 PEs

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: James Johnson

Rank: 4

Last Week: 4

Player: James Johnson

Team: Toronto Raptors

Season Stats: 7.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.4 APG

Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 17 'Varsity Red,' Nike Zoom LeBron 2 PE

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: Terrence Ross

Rank: 3

Last Week: 3

Player: Terrence Ross

Team: Toronto Raptors

Season Stats: 11.9 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 0.9 APG

Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 13 Dwyane Wade PE, Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Grey Toe,' Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Gold'

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: P.J. Tucker

Rank: 2

Last Week: 2

Player: P.J. Tucker

Team: Phoenix Suns

Season Stats: 8.1 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.4 APG

Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Laser,' Nike Kyrie 1 'Away' iD

 

#SoleWatch NBA Power Ranking for January 11: Nick Young

Rank: 1

Last Week: 1

Player: Nick Young

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Season Stats: 14.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.0 APG

Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Flip,' Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Flint,' NIKEiD Kobe 9 Low