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NBA Star Jalen Brunson’s On-Court Shoe Style for the 2023-24 Season

The point guard is leading the New York Knicks throughout the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 02: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots over Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter of game six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on May 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03:  Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives against the Los Angeles Lakers during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2024 in New York City.   User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16:  Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Eastern Conference All-Stars shoots the ball against the Western Conference All-Stars in the first quarter during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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NBA star Jalen Brunson had a stellar 2023-24 season, and is continuing to lead the New York Knicks throughout the playoffs. His effort has quickly earned the point guard all-time great status among diehard New York Knicks fans.

When Brunson hits the court, whether at home at Madison Square Garden in New York City or on the road, he has coveted Nike basketball sneakers laced up.

During the 2023-24 regular season, Brunson opts for Nike Kobe looks, the signature shoe franchise of NBA icon Kobe Bryant, which he continues to wear into the playoffs. He has mostly worn the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, including the popular “Grinch” and “Revserse Grinch” colorways, as well as several player editions (PEs) of the shoe, such as the orange and white “WNBA” look.

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Jalen Brunson in the Nike Kobe 6 Proto “Grinch” (L) and the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch.”Getty Images

He has, however, also worn different colorways of the Kobe 4 Protro (including the “Gold Medal” style) and the Kobe 5 Protro (such as the “Big Stage”).

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Although Brunson has favored Nike Kobes, he has also worn the Nike Sabrina 1, the first signature shoe for WNBA baller Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty.

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Clockwise: Jalen Brunson in the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Big Stage,” the Kobe 4 Protro “Gold Medal” and the Sabrina 1.Getty Images

Brunson and the Knicks are currently facing the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Brunson and the Knicks will face the Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 3 on May 10.

About the Author

Peter Verry is the Senior News and Features Editor for Athletic and Outdoor at Footwear News. He oversees coverage of the two fast-paced and ultracompetitive markets, which includes conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders and writing stories on sneakers and outdoor shoes. He is a lifelong sneaker addict (and shares his newest purchases via @peterverry on Instagram) and spends most of his free time on a trail. He holds an M.A. in journalism from Hofstra University and can be reached at peter.verry@footwearnews.com.

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