Returns and signature sneaker debuts shake up the latest #SoleWatch NBA Power Rankings.
LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan impressed in their returns to the court, the latter launching a NIKEiD fan design contest that gives fans an opportunity to design future game shoes. Last night, DeRozan wore the first fan design along with the Toronto Raptors' throwback 20th anniversary uniforms.
Also back in action this week was reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who finally played in the Air Jordan 13 Low PE that he was set to wear on Christmas Day.
On the new signature sneaker front, Portland's Dame Lillard debuted his new low-top by adidas. Lillard laced up the 'Rip City' launch colorway against the Clippers on Wednesday and a red and black miadidas creation last night.
See where the new guys landed in this week's power rankings.
Rank: 10
Last Week: Not Ranked
Player: DeMar DeRozan
Team: Toronto Raptors
Season Stats: 19.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.6 APG
Notable Sneakers: Nike Kobe 9 Low iD Fan Design, Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Christmas'
Rank: 9
Last Week: Not Ranked
Player: Kawhi Leonard
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Season Stats: 15.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.6 APG
Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 13 Low PE
Rank: 8
Last Week: Not Ranked
Player: Dame Lillard
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Season Stats: 22.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 6.2 APG
Notable Sneakers: 'Rip City' & Red/Black adidas D Lillard 1, adidas Crazylight Boost PE
Rank: 7
Last Week: Not Ranked
Player: Kyrie Irving
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Season Stats: 21.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 5.1 APG
Notable Sneakers: 'Deceptive Red,' Red/Yellow & Yellow/Red Nike Kyrie 1 PEs
Rank: 6
Last Week: 5
Player: Russell Westbrook
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Season Stats: 25.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 7.5 APG
Notable Sneakers: OKC 'Home' & Grey/Navy Air Jordan XX9 PEs
Rank: 5
Last Week: 3
Player: Terrence Ross
Team: Toronto Raptors
Season Stats: 11.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 0.9 APG
Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Slam Dunk,' Air Jordan 9 Retro 'Cool Grey,' Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Grey Toe'
Rank: 4
Last Week: 4
Player: James Johnson
Team: Toronto Raptors
Season Stats: 8.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.6 APG
Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Flint,' Air jordan 17 'Varsity Red,' Nike Air Foamposite One 'White'
Rank: 3
Last Week: Not Ranked
Player: LeBron James
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Season Stats: 26.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 7.4 APG
Notable Sneakers: Red/Blue-Yellow, Red/Black & 'Bruce Lee' Nike LeBron 12 PEs
Rank: 2
Last Week: 2
Player: P.J. Tucker
Team: Phoenix Suns
Season Stats: 8.0 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.4 APG
Notable Sneakers: Air Jordan 3 'Cement,' Air Jordan 9 'Doernbecher,' Nike Kyrie 1 iD
Rank: 1
Last Week: 1
Player: Nick Young
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Season Stats: 14.3 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.0 APG
Notable Sneakers: Nike Zoom Kobe 4 'Prelude,' Nike Kobe 9 Low iD, Jordan Jumpman Team 1
