NBA All-Star Game 2019: LeBron vs. Giannis Jerseys and Top Player Shoes
The 2019 NBA All-Star Game will see Team LeBron go up against Team Giannis, but the action on the court might just be overshadowed by the participants' fashion statements on Sunday.
This year's uniforms are designed and made by Nike, and they are stamped with the Jordan brand.
The basic colors for the two uniforms are black and white, and the black ones have red trim, while the white uniforms have blue trim.
Both are emblazoned with stars and have red, white and blue striping around the neck and shoulders.
There is a throwback feel to this year's All-Star threads because they are modeled on the first Charlotte All-Star Game outfits from the 1991 season, featuring a honeycomb pattern integrated into the NBA star logo in tribute to the host team, the Hornets.
"It was important for us to add details that honor the Charlotte community and the great fans there," said David Creech, the Jordan Brand vice president of design.
The colors used are similar to the ones used in last year's All-Star game in Los Angeles, and team logos, player names and numbers all appear in black.
2019 NBA All-Star Game
When: Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TV: TNT
Rosters
Team LeBron
Starters
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics
Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptors
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Reserves
Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat
Team Giannis
Starters
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
Reserves
Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons
D'Angelo Russell, Brooklyn Nets
Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic
Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers (Injured, will not play)
In addition to the uniforms, the players' shoes will also create a stir among those in attendance and watching on television.
Blake Griffin of the Detroit Pistons will wear bright blue kicks with Air Jordan logos.
Griffin's shoes are fairly standard, but James Harden of the Houston Rockets will have sneakers that pay homage to NASCAR, including a checkered flag and other race-inspired design—Charlotte Motor Speedway isn't too far away, after all.
Sports Illustrated revealed the shoes that LeBron James is rumored to wear in Sunday night's game.
