After a stellar postseason featuring one of the craziest first rounds of all time, the NBA Finals are finally here. Last night, the Spurs began their road to redemption with a Game 1 win, but not before plenty of preparation from both teams. In this week's Instagram roundup, you'll find behind the scenes locker room looks like the one above, as well as practice and training gear from both the Spurs and the defending champs. And with the World Cup on the horizon, there's a healthy dose of football-flavored images as well. Start your weekend off right with This Week on Instagram: NBA Finals Tip Off.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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"Visiting the Helsinki Olympic Stadium Running is simple. We don't need much to do it. However, the effect of running can be complex and long lasting. The Finns today may not dominate the sport but the deep seeded culture of running stands."
Know your history
"Rain or #shine, #noexcuses. #GObionicTrail #GOphoto by @tristupe"
No stopping the Bionic
"Big thanks to @jpcustomkicks for my #wadewednesdays shoe..#wadeencoresnakeskin #everyonewantstobedifferentbutitsjustnotinthem"
#RedJune
"In a summer when football becomes the topic of conversation around the world, #evoSPEED, one of PUMA's most innovative football boots, gets a street and fashion inspired makeover. Today, we present to you the official unveil of our latest colab."
Hypebeast cleats
"Wishing you a #RunHappyHoliday from Brooks HQ in #Seattle!"
Best wishes
"Check out Norris Cole's #FinalsKicks!"
Zoom Soldier for the Finals
"At complex media doing a interview for my new shoe droppn for @suprafootwear #estaban! Gear provided by @ayc @elsenornewyork @gshock_us #ayc #complex"
Stevie and the crew
"This running store has every shoe displayed on its medial side"
@rchrstphr
Arches out
"It doesnt get much more #tbt than this! Top pair belonged to Franz Beckenbauer and the bottom by Bobby Moore. Back in the day, the Worlds best wore their boots right to the very end - there was no way to request a new pair every two weeks! #adidas #classicboots"
Real OGs
"Nawid Reinermann. #CrossFit"
Giving new meaning to "no limits"
"Kicks change for #NBAFinals practice. #FinalsKicks"
The King switches up
"Possibility in all directions."
Work it out
"Chaos in the Spurs' locker room. #KicksOnCourt #Spurs #Heat"
Decisions, decisions
"Splash down! OFSAA is LIVE on runnerspace.com/OFSAA! Watch with RunnerSpace +plus! #ofsaa #runnerspace #steeplechase"
Make a splash
"Tony Parker stretches for #NBAFinals Game 1, next on ABC."
Veteran's Day
@brianstrong
Stop motion Magista
"The sky isn't the limit. Push higher. #riskeverything"
Under the night lights
"Details. @zshock Zoom Revis pendants are to dope."
Revis goes mini
"Prep for an evening #run with LITE-SHOW™ and never miss a beat. #liteshow #betteryourbest"
Stay safe and seen
"Practice shoes for King James today. #kicksoncourt"
Talkin' about practice
"The Nike KD VI Elite "Gold" drops this Friday in stores and online. Who's copping? #houseofhoops #approved"
KD goes gold
"Our limited edition SoccerBible magazine launch issue is now in stock, bagged up and ready to be dispatched. Got yours yet? Don't miss out. Click the link in our bio to order a copy. #soccerbible"
Now in circulation
"#SoleWatch // @KingJames' Nike Zoom Soldier VII PE for Game 1."
Close up on the King
"Meet UNEEK. Available now. Click the link in our profile to see all the available colors. #UNEEK"
The next level of breathability
"@nikesb this weekend"
Better act fast
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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