NEW YORK SUMMER BASKETBALL HITS DIFFERENT!

Whether you’re from one of the five boroughs or rep the Knicks/Nets, New York basketball just hits different during the summertime. Although cancelled last year due to the pandemic, NY basketball summer leagues are back in full effect and ready to take over your social media outlets. From gravity-defying dunks to killer crossovers, both amateurs and professionals come together to showcase their talents and prove who truly is cold-blooded. With outdoor courts like Rucker Park and The Cage, it’s no wonder why players have made a name for themselves beyond the streetball scene. Some hoopers get exposed while others get exposure so the hype for NY summer hoops is back and Nike is ready for the chaos!

In an exclusive drop dedicated to the Empire State, Nike releases the ‘NY vs NY’ collection on some of their premier basketball sneakers. With signature athletes Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both playing for the Brooklyn Nets, it was only fitting to drop colorways in their pro models because of how much they have impacted New York basketball. Who remembers KD Trey 5 dropping 66 points at Rucker Park? The KD 14 comes in a ‘Sunset’ colorway giving off color hues for when the sun goes down and the streetlights come on. This to basketball players is when the lights shine the brightest and Durant never runs away from the spotlight. While the KD 14 focuses on the spotlight, the Kyrie 4 Low features inspiration for the early morning hoopers who are addicted to their craft. No one gets better overnight and this colorway reminds the people how much work Irving put in on the streetball courts of New York City. It’s time to take your game to the next level with these vibrant colorways as you never know when the lights call for your name.

The Nike ‘NY vs NY’ collection will be released online and in-store in our New York retail locations on Thursday, 7/22. Whether you’re dedicated to your craft or simply a hoops fan, the ‘NY vs NY’ is a must have for both indoor and outdoor courts. Show up and show out with basketball sneakers because SNIPES knows you only want the best.