The NBA All Star weekend is finally upon us, and with it comes a plethora of highly anticipated basketball sneaker releases.
Nike and Jordan Brand kicked off the All Star sneaker releases earlier this week with the "Blue Chill" Air Jordan 1 and "Floral" Nike Air Foamposite One, among others, but there's still so much in store ahead of Sunday's 2019 All-Star Game.
Scroll down for a rundown of what's to come in the next few days as the NBA's stars descend upon Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nike Zoom Kobe IV Protro "Draft Day"
Release Date: February 15
Retail Price: $175
Nike's Kobe Protro series, which began with a retooled version of the Nike Kobe 1, is set to continue in February with the release of the Nike Kobe IV Protro.
The Nike Kobe IV will reportedly return on February 15 in a "White/Orion Blue-Varsity Purple" colorway, which is the same color code as the Charlotte Hornets inspired "Draft Day" rendition that debuted in 2009.
Kobe 4 Protro "Draft Day" 10am ET
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Under Armour Curry 6 "Coy Fish"
Release Date: February 15
Retail Price: $130
With the All Star festivities taking place in Steph Curry's home state of North Carolina, Under Armour will be releasing a special version of the Curry 6 inspired by a prank that took place on Curry's 21st birthday.
"We went to a little Japanese steakhouse to celebrate, and decisions were made to jump in the koi fish pond at the restaurant. I was the decoy distracting the hostess while Steve [Rossiter] jumped in and tried to grab one of the fish," Steph says, per Under Armour. However, security cameras caught it all, and the footage eventually made its way to Davidson College men's basketball head coach Bob McKillop a week later.
"We were in the gym running sprints for a good two hours," said Stephen. "And then we had to go back to the steakhouse and stay at the front door for four hours as greeters!"
Inspired by those events, the Curry 6 "Coy Fish" colorway, homophone intended, is a nod to the vibrant beauty of the koi fish, featuring a bright yellow fully knit upper, a full-length HOVR midsole and a water-like clear outsole.
Nike PG3 "All Star"
Release Date: February 15
Retail Price: $110
Paul George will be lacing up a multi-color version of the Nike PG3 when he takes the court for Team Giannis in the All Star Game this Sunday, but fans can cop the kicks starting today, February 15. The kicks serve as a nod to George's love for fishing and the outdoors, as well as Nike's ACG line.
Per Nike:
"PG knows it’s one thing to brave the elements, but it’s another thing to embrace them. In the game’s biggest moments, PG carries the belief that no matter the environment or intensity, All Conditions means all conditions. Designed to go further and push beyond limits, the PG 3 “All-Star” combines PG’s love for fishing and the outdoors with the performance innovation, vibrant heritage, and design mantra of the Nike ACG line."
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Air Jordan 1 "Turbo Green"
Release Date: February 15
Retail Price: $160
Like many of the other Air Jordans releasing in February, this "Turbo Green" Air Jordan 1 colorway serves as a nod to Charlotte, North Carolina - specifically the classic Charlotte Hornets team colors.
The weathered Air Jordan 1 is highlighted by its suede "Turbo Green" overlays that sit atop the white leather upper, as well as the purple and gold detailing on the tongue's Nike Air branding.
