45 Basketball Innovations
From Relaunched Baller Kicks to Controversial Court Games:
Meghan Young — Oct 24, 2009 — Lifestyle
Basketball pre-season is almost at a close and soon the official season will begin. It’s a great time to tune into, with injured players back on the court, interesting trades and more to come with some heavyweight contracts ending in 2010. So here are some basketball slam dunks to get you riled up for all the excitement that is about to unfold.
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Jr. Jordans Carry on Legacy
Michael Jordan's Son Begins College Basketball Career
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Funny Vehicle Modifications
DIY Customization Results in Hilarious Custom Cars
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Olympic Condoms
Elasun Ads Go Viral in China
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Olympic Editorials
"A Strong Look" for Arena Magazine
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Sneaker of the Gods
Nike Air Jordan XX3
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Nike Unveils Fitted Uniforms for Top Basketball Schools
Bizarre
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Historic Basketball Performances
Replay Kobe Bryant's Momentous Scoring with Google Video
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Olympic Branding
Adidas Ad Features Sui Feifei
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Celebrity Endorsed Olympic Branding
Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE
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50 is the New 30
Nancy Lieberman in the WNBA
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Dry-Erase Sneakers
Reebok ‘Talkin' Krazy' Basketball Shoes
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Kicks for the Peeps
NBA Star Wears $15 Sneakers, IN GAMES
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Athletic Light Graffiti
Stickman Basketball Players
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Ultra Realistic Video Games
NBA 2K7 Preview
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Moccasin Basketball Shoes
New Balance A20 Brings Hippie Chic to the Court
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Pro Sports Catfights
WNBA Brawls
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Jersey Vests
Paris Fashion Line In-vests in NBA Team Jersey Athletic Wear
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Sci-Fi Basketball Kicks
Nike Transformer Tie-in Shoes in Megatron, Bumblebee, Soundwave
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Retro Movie Recreation
Athletes Recreate 'Risky Business' for ‘Guitar Hero'
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Ballin' Barney Kicks
Reebok and Atmos Join Heads to Create Court Victory Pumps
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Sports Commentators as Players
'NTV Spor' Analysts are IN the Action
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Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Zune Reebok Answer XI
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Olympic Brand Battles
Nike & Adidas for Beijing 2008
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Basketball Artists
Nike Basketball Players Let Out Their Artistic Side in Colorful Ads
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$154,350 Stadium Seats
Dallas Cowboys Billion Dollar Stadium
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Basketball Superstars as Models
LeBron James Covers Vogue
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Basketball Playing Birds
AJ the Parrot Is The Squaking New Darling of YouTube
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Home Videos Exposed Part 2
Obama's High School Basketball Footage
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"What If?" Branding
Kobe Bryant ‘Varsity Bones' College Kicks Based on Choosing NBA
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Sneaker Fusion
Nike Air Jordan ‘Melo M5' & ‘Fusion 4'
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Baller Models
Kobe Bryant Models Expensive Duds for L'Uomo Vogue
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Basketball Star Watches
Kobe Bryant Collaborates With Nubeo for the Nubeo Black Mamba
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Tribute Letterman Jackets
Stat-Filled Special-Edition Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Jacket
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Will Ferrell's Viral Campaigns
Semi-Pro Fake Ads & "Let's Get Sweaty" Cards
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Relaunched Baller Kicks
The New Air Jordan Spiz'ike Sneaks Keep You Cool on the Court
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Eco-Friendly Sports Equipment
Wilson Releases New Rebound Recycled Basketball
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Controversial Court Games
Donkey NBA Lets You Ride on an Ass and Score
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Illuminated Basketball Nets
'Nite Hoops' Lets Games of HORSE Go On All Night
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Celeb Sport Competitons
NBA Icon takes on Professional Athletes on “Shaq Vs.”
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Glamorizing High School
LF Markey Releases Some Exaggerated Shots from Her New Film
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Basketball Celebubranding
Kanye West's “Amazing” Chosen as NBA Playoffs Theme
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20,000 Square Foot Video Screen
Dallas Cowboys Stadium
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Urban Basketball Innovations
Freestyle Horse
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Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
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Interactive Reality Sports Show
BC START Basketball Club
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Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes
Nike Introduces a New Version of the Air Max Dn Shoe
Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear
The adidas Crazy 2 Sneaker Gets a Silver Metallic Colorway
Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers
Highsnobiety and Lacoste Create the L003 2K24 Shoe
Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Killshot 2 Premium Sneaker
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 5 Reverse Metallic Gets a Re-Release
Archival Technical Sneaker Designs
The New Balance 509 Returns with New Technical Elements
Pale Green-Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces an Abundance Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships
NIKE x LEGO Group Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
Classic Lifestyle Shoes
The 'adidas Handball Spezials' Boast Versatility and Heritage
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Gets a Big Money Savings Colorway
Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes
Nike Spotlights the New LeBron TR1 Training Sneakers
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Basketball Player-Approved Sneaker Designs
PUMA Hoops & LaMelo Ball Will Release Two New Colorways
Lifestyle-Catering Molded Footwear
adidas Presents the Harden Vol. 9 in a Molded Leather Look
Attention-Grabbing Basketball Shoes
Puma Hoops X Lamelo's 'MB.04 Iridescent' Drop is Bold
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear
Nike Presents the Dynamic Air Rift Black Swan Model
Neon-Tinged Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces the New Jordan Luka 4 Sneaker Model
Vibrant Pink Basketball Sneakers
The Jordan Zion 3 Sneaker Gets a Pink Lotus Colorway
Athlete-Collaborative Neutral Sneakers
Debin Booker Presents the Nike Book 1 Sneaker
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear
adidas and James Harden Presents the Cyber Metallic Vol. 9
Speckled Minimal Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 6 Sneaker Gets a Reverse Oreo Colorway
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and Union Join on the Field General Sneaker
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Athlete Signature Pink Sneakers
Salehe Bembury Presents the PUMA Hali 1 Sneaker Model
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Light-Tonal Low Basketball Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 Low Gets a Light Blue Palette
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Sneaker Gets a True Red Colorway Palette
Reimagined Light Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Introduces the Total 90 III SP Sneaker in Sail
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Athlete-Starring Footwear Campaigns
DICK’S Sporting Goods Unveiled its 'Speed Shopping' Campaign
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Hornets-Colored Air Jordan 1 Mid
Space-Saving Smart Basketball Hoops
The huupe mini Installs onto Walls or Doors to Track Play
Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers
Nike Drops the SB Dunk Low in a Red Stardust Colorway
Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes
Nike Introduces a Metallic Platinum Total 90 III Shoe
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Black Label Colorway of the KD 18
Thematic Basketball Experiences
Nike x LEGO Play Arena Returns to LEGOLAND California
Contrast Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces the Ja 2 Sneaker Model in Black and Turquoise
Basketball-Inspired Dynamic Slides
Crocs Presents the New NBA Echo Slides Honoring the Sport
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Pink Sunrise-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike and Devin Booker Present A New Nike Book 1 Sneaker
Crisp Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 3 Sneaker Gets a Lucky Shorts Colorway
Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Gets a Smokey Mauve Colorway Palette
All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers
Nike Launches the Minimal Orange Label Dunk Low Pro SB
Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New KD17 Christmas Sneaker Model
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes
Nike's Total 90 III Sneaker Comes in a Blue Void Colorway
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Athlete-Collaborative Premium Sneakers
Jude Bellingham Gets an Exclusive adidas Collection
Textural Collaborative Sneaker Models
Union and Nike Join on a Field General Sneaker
Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear
Converse Presents the New Butter SHAI 001 Sneaker
Tactical Camo-Tinged Sneakers
Nike's Book 1 Sneaker Gets a Desert Camo Colorway
Co-Designed Lifestyle Shoes
PUMA Hoops and LaMelo Ball Announce Their New Shoe Silhouette
Airless 3D-Printed Basketballs
The Wilson Airless Gen1 Basketball is Uniquely Engineered
Orange Leather Skate Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Dunk Low Sneaker in a Sundial Colorway
Eye-Catching Basketball Parks
HID Landscape Architecture Presents the JU•basketball Park
Performance Pickleball Apparel
Stack Athletics' Summer Collection Keeps Players Cool on the Court
Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces the KD 18 Sneaker in Soft Pearl
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New Limelight Colorway of the LeBron XXII
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
Basketball-Honoring Clogs
The NBA x Crocs Classic Clog All-Star Marks the 2025 All-Star Weekend
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Athlete-Backed Basketball Collections
Wilson Continues Its Collaboration with Caitlin Clark
Fashion Sports Partnerships
The Coach x WNBA Partnership Champions Style and Self-Expression
Athlete-Collaborative Performance Shoes
Damian Lillard and adidas Join on a Range of Dame X
Retro Leather Sneaker Revivals
The Total 90 Iii “Fir” Highlights Cracked Leather Vintage Accents
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Interactive Basketball Trackers
Spalding x SIQ Introduce Smart Basketball
Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Introduces the Basketball Series Collection
Redefined Women's Sportswear
Under Armour Launched the 'Women’s Courtside Collection'
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Athlete-Honoring Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Ja 2 Sneaker in a Murray State Edition
Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 12 in a Flu Game Colorway
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Reimagined Football Apparel
Off Season x NFL Unveil the 'NFL Ready-To-Wear' Collection
Minimal Collaborative Basketball Shoes
New Balance Unveils the KAWHI IV Sneaker for the Athlete
Festive Tonal Basketball Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Ja 2 in a Heart Eyes Colorway
Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Look at the Minimal Killshot 2 Sneaker
Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike SB Introduces a City of Cinema Tonal Dunk Low Sneaker
Striking Baseball Capsules
Under Armour Unveiled its 'King of Diamonds Baseball Collection'
Black Stealthy Tonal Slides
Nike Presents a Triple Black Colorway of Offcourt Slides
Dynamic Athlete-Backed Basketball Shoe
Jordan Brand Introduces a Look at the Zion 4 Sneaker
Sports-Themed Board Games
MONOPOLY Panini Prizm Brings Basketball and Board Games Together
Basketball Culture-Inspired Campaigns
Under Armour x RDCWorld will Debut 'Let Them Talk'
Immersive Floral Tributes
ESPN Honors the 2025 NBA Finals with Mr. Flower Fantastic
Basketball-Inspired Undergarments
Tommy John’s Tournament Collection is Trusted by NBA Stars
Accessible Live Basketball Experiences
The Sacramento Kings Adopt OneCourt's Inclusive Innovation
Basketball-Honoring Sneakers
Reebok and Victor Solomon Join Forces on Bb 4000 li Basketball Shoes
Soft Suede Lifestyle Sneakers
Saucony Introduces the Shadow 6000 IVY PREP & Jazz NXT Sneakers
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Stark Red-Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 5 in a Fire Red Colorway
Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Dark Team Red Colorway for the Dunk Low
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Golden Tinged Basketball Sneakers
Nike Presents the KD 4 Sneaker Model in a Gold Metal Colorway
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear
Nike and Supreme Launch a New SB Dunk Low Sneaker
Football League-Inspired Sneakers
Paris Saint-Germain and Nike Launch a Air Max DN8 Sneaker
Co-Branded Slot Games
FanDuel Casino’s 'NBA Super Slam' Brings Basketball to the Reels
Reimagined Holiday Spots
NBA's Jingle Hoops Returns with a Holiday Spot Featuring Action Figures
Performance Basketball Footwear
PUMA Unveils RJ Barrett Signature All-Pro NITRO PE Colorway
College-Inspired Footwear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Adidas Revamp the Handball Spezials
Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes Get an Olympics Colorway
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers
KITH Presents a Range of Refreshing adidas Sneakers for Summer
Animated Sports Experiences
Dunk the Halls offers A Disney-Infused Holiday Slam Dunk for NBA Fans
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Venice Beach-Inspired Footwear Designs
Puma Hoops Partners with the Venice Basketball League
Athlete-Collaborative Low-Cut Shoes
Devin Booker and Nike Launch the Blazer Low Chevy Edition
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Gets an Irregular Shadow Colorway
Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes
Nike and Arts-Rec Join Forces on the SB Dunk Low Model
Stark Tonal Basketball Slides
Nike's Kobe Offcourt Slides Gets a Safety Orange Colorway
Collaborative Basketball Player High-Tops
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander x Converse Weapon is Playful
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Design-Conscious Arcade Games
The Reigning Champ Home Court Arcade Basketball Game is Minimalist
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Artfully Crafted Basketball Games
Reigning Champ and Calen Knauf Design the Home Court
Basketball Gaming Additions
Nintendo Adds Basketball to Nintendo Switch Sports
Hot Pink Basketball Sneakers
James Harden's Volume 8s Relaunch in the Red Blend Colorway
Elevated Sports-Betting Experiences
FanDuel Debuts New Features in Time for March Madness Season
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Basketball-Forward Energy Drink Partnerships
Monster Energy Continues with BIG3 Basketball League