I can't wait for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. But for all athletes who dream of winning gold, there is still work to be done. For example, the U.S. Men's National Basketball Team is gearing up for his 2023 FIBA World Cup, which will be held later this month.
After completing the second day of training camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, the rookie team sat down for an official team photo. Just like the first day of the school year, NBA players came right in with fresh haircuts and crisp, clean new sneakers.
Although Nike is the team's official sponsor, multiple brands will be represented on the hardwood by various Team USA players. Of the 12 players on the roster, seven are Nike players, two are Adidas players, one is a Jordan Brand player, one is a Rigola player, and one is a sneaker free agent.
Of course, this summer's FIBA roster will be different than next summer's Olympic roster. Fans can expect more veteran leadership and star power next year. However, below is a complete breakdown of the 2023 USA Basketball Men's National Team roster by sneaker brand.
Roster analysis
| player | brand | shoes |
|---|---|---|
|
Paolo Banchero |
jordan brand |
jordan tatum 1 |
|
Mikal Bridge |
Nike |
Nike PG 6 |
|
jalen brunson |
Nike |
nike kobe 6 protro |
|
anthony edwards |
adidas |
Adidas BYW Select |
|
Tyrese Haliburton |
Nike |
nike kobe 6 protro |
|
josh hart |
Nike |
nike kobe 6 protro |
|
Brandon Ingram |
sneaker free agent |
air jordan 38 |
|
jaren jackson jr. |
Nike |
Nike GT Run 2 |
|
cam johnson |
Nike |
Nike GT Cut 2 |
|
Walker Kessler |
adidas |
Adidas BYW Select |
|
bobby portis |
Nike |
nike kobe 5 protro |
|
austin reeves |
stricter |
Rigolar AR1 |
As expected, Nike (and Jordan Brand) dominate this space, accounting for 66% of the roster. However, this is down from previous years, when almost every player on the roster wore the Swoosh.
Hoops fans can expect to see Team USA in action next week as the actual 2023 FIBA World Cup begins on August 25th. It's safe to assume that each sneaker brand will bring their A-game to a global platform.stay tuned Fun Nation Kick Covers all types of shoes.
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