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.
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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