The Boston Celtics have had a tough season with a full-scale rebuild starting up for the franchise. That hasn't stopped a showcase of some of the best PE shoes in the NBA from any NBA team. The shoes go across the entire basketball spectrum. Young players such as Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green are signed with the Jordan brand, while star Rajon Rondo has made his return from a torn ACL in his own signature ANTA PEs. Those are just a few of the entire of PEs that the Celtics have worn this season. Here are The 10 Best Celtics PEs So Far This Season.
Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.
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No. 10 - Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Worn By: Brandon Bass
Brandon Bass has been one of the solid and stable veterans that the Celtics have to offer in a season full of inconsistency and rebuilding. Bass is also very consistent in what he wears on the floor as well. He can usually be found in the Zoom Soldier VII which has been his shoe of choice over the majority of this 2013-14 season.
No. 9 - Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2012 Low
Worn By: Kelly Olynyk
It's been a season of gradual progress for the rookie Kelly Olynyk. He's started to get a little bit more playing time with injuries and that's allowed him to produce some good results. He's currently second among rookies in rebounding (4.9 RPG) and sixth in scoring (7.5 PPG). Olynyk has been a fan of the low-top models of Nike sporting the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2012 Low as well as the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 Low for the entire season.
No. 8 - adidas Crazy 1 "Awards Season"
Worn By: Avery Bradley
The adidas Crazy 1 "Awards Season" PE took off this NBA season and multiple players were seen in these shiny gold shoes. One standout in the group was Celtics guard Avery Bradley who debuted the shoe on a Sunday night in January against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bradley finished with 19 points and 5 rebounds on that night in an unfortunate blowout loss against OKC.
No. 7 - Jordan XX8 SE "BHM"
Worn By: Jeff Green, Jared Sullinger, and Gerald Wallace
In preparation for Black History Month, numerous PEs were released in honor of the month from Jordan and Nike. One big standout in the collection was the Jordan XX8 SE "BHM." The three Jordan Brand signees on the Celtics all wore the XX8 SE PE throughout the month like all of their fellow NBA peers.
No. 6 - adidas Crazy Ghost
Worn By: Avery Bradley
While it's been an injury plagued season for Avery Bradley, it's also been a solid year in shoes for him. Bradley and his brand of hounding defense and solid offense was featured in multiple adidas models. One stand out that Bradley wore was the Crazy Ghost that's been on the shoes of multiple players including Josh Smith of the Detroit Pistons.
No. 5 - Jordan XX8 SE
Worn By: Jared Sullinger
Boston Celtics appearances during NBA All-Star Weekend were very few and far between. One happy moment was the appearance of sophomore Jared Sullinger who successfully recovered from back surgery during his rookie year. The Celtics big man finished with 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists in the showcase game. He also wore a new PE of the Jordan XX8 SE in a game littered by PEs and All-Star-related colorways.
No. 4 - Jordan Super.Fly 2
Worn By: Gerald Wallace
Gerald Wallace has been with the Jordan Brand for quite awhile. Despite his lower profile as an average/below average player on a high-priced contract, he still wears some of the best PEs in the NBA. He's worn numerous colorways of the Jordan XX8 SE and the Super.Fly 2 since his arrival in Boston this season.
No. 3 - Jordan XX8 SE "Awards Day" PE
Worn By: Jared Sullinger, Jeff Green, and Gerald Wallace
In a special one-time only situation, Jordan Brand dropped "Awards Day" PEs across the NBA late in January on the same day of the Grammy's. The Celtics hosted the Nets on the same night in an emotional game that featured former players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett returning to Boston for the first time. The Celtics had three players sport the PE of the XX8 SE that night in the emotional game.
No. 2 - Jordan Super.Fly 2
Worn By: Jared Sullinger
In a season featuring very few bright spots, the development of Jared Sullinger has been a fun experience for any Celtics fan. The sophomore Ohio State product is leading the Celtics in rebounding and is fourth in scoring as well. He's been in Jordan Brand gear all season including PEs of the Super.Fly 2 throughout this entire season.
No. 1 - ANTA Rondo 1
Worn By: Rajon Rondo
At the end of the day, the Boston Celtics will always rely on Rajon Rondo (for now) as the leader and star of the team's rebuilding efforts. A Nike athlete for many years, Rondo decided to make a change and signed with ANTA. He has his own signature shoe that he's been wearing since he made his return to the court after a torn ACL that caused him to miss nearly a year's worth of action.
Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.
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