45 Basketball Innovations
From Relaunched Baller Kicks to Controversial Court Games:
Meghan Young — Oct 24, 2009 — Lifestyle
Basketball pre-season is almost at a close and soon the official season will begin. It’s a great time to tune into, with injured players back on the court, interesting trades and more to come with some heavyweight contracts ending in 2010. So here are some basketball slam dunks to get you riled up for all the excitement that is about to unfold.
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Jr. Jordans Carry on Legacy
Michael Jordan's Son Begins College Basketball Career
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Funny Vehicle Modifications
DIY Customization Results in Hilarious Custom Cars
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Olympic Condoms
Elasun Ads Go Viral in China
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Olympic Editorials
"A Strong Look" for Arena Magazine
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Sneaker of the Gods
Nike Air Jordan XX3
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Nike Unveils Fitted Uniforms for Top Basketball Schools
Bizarre
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Historic Basketball Performances
Replay Kobe Bryant's Momentous Scoring with Google Video
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Olympic Branding
Adidas Ad Features Sui Feifei
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Celebrity Endorsed Olympic Branding
Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE
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50 is the New 30
Nancy Lieberman in the WNBA
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Dry-Erase Sneakers
Reebok ‘Talkin' Krazy' Basketball Shoes
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Kicks for the Peeps
NBA Star Wears $15 Sneakers, IN GAMES
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Athletic Light Graffiti
Stickman Basketball Players
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Ultra Realistic Video Games
NBA 2K7 Preview
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Moccasin Basketball Shoes
New Balance A20 Brings Hippie Chic to the Court
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Pro Sports Catfights
WNBA Brawls
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Jersey Vests
Paris Fashion Line In-vests in NBA Team Jersey Athletic Wear
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Sci-Fi Basketball Kicks
Nike Transformer Tie-in Shoes in Megatron, Bumblebee, Soundwave
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Retro Movie Recreation
Athletes Recreate 'Risky Business' for ‘Guitar Hero'
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Ballin' Barney Kicks
Reebok and Atmos Join Heads to Create Court Victory Pumps
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Sports Commentators as Players
'NTV Spor' Analysts are IN the Action
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Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Zune Reebok Answer XI
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Olympic Brand Battles
Nike & Adidas for Beijing 2008
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Basketball Artists
Nike Basketball Players Let Out Their Artistic Side in Colorful Ads
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$154,350 Stadium Seats
Dallas Cowboys Billion Dollar Stadium
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Basketball Superstars as Models
LeBron James Covers Vogue
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Basketball Playing Birds
AJ the Parrot Is The Squaking New Darling of YouTube
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Home Videos Exposed Part 2
Obama's High School Basketball Footage
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"What If?" Branding
Kobe Bryant ‘Varsity Bones' College Kicks Based on Choosing NBA
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Sneaker Fusion
Nike Air Jordan ‘Melo M5' & ‘Fusion 4'
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Baller Models
Kobe Bryant Models Expensive Duds for L'Uomo Vogue
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Basketball Star Watches
Kobe Bryant Collaborates With Nubeo for the Nubeo Black Mamba
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Tribute Letterman Jackets
Stat-Filled Special-Edition Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Jacket
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Will Ferrell's Viral Campaigns
Semi-Pro Fake Ads & "Let's Get Sweaty" Cards
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Relaunched Baller Kicks
The New Air Jordan Spiz'ike Sneaks Keep You Cool on the Court
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Eco-Friendly Sports Equipment
Wilson Releases New Rebound Recycled Basketball
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Controversial Court Games
Donkey NBA Lets You Ride on an Ass and Score
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Illuminated Basketball Nets
'Nite Hoops' Lets Games of HORSE Go On All Night
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Celeb Sport Competitons
NBA Icon takes on Professional Athletes on “Shaq Vs.”
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Glamorizing High School
LF Markey Releases Some Exaggerated Shots from Her New Film
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Basketball Celebubranding
Kanye West's “Amazing” Chosen as NBA Playoffs Theme
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20,000 Square Foot Video Screen
Dallas Cowboys Stadium
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Urban Basketball Innovations
Freestyle Horse
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Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
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Interactive Reality Sports Show
BC START Basketball Club
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Photography That Gives the Illusion of Digital Enhancements
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Avoiding the Presidential Debate
Jr. Jordans Carry on Legacy
Michael Jordan's Son Begins College Basketball Career
85 Sneaker Designs
From Political Footwear to Thigh-High Running Shoes
Nude Number Photography
Photos by Howard Schatz Count Down Using Flesh
Painted Lips
Elisabeth Hoff's Photography Makes Kissers Even More Kissable
Debauchery Photography
Carl W. Heindl Captures Nighttime Troublemaking
Objectified Male Parodies
Michael Phelps as Dr. McSwimmy Pre Emmy Awards
Historic Olympic Records
Michael Phelps Wins 8 Gold Medals in Beijing
Bull-Haired Models
Designer and Costumer Rachel Freire is Big on Hair and Colorful Lasers
18 Kanye West Branding Lessons
From ‘American Idol' Appearances to Insane Music Videos
Interactive Retro Flashbacks
Yearbook Yourself
20 Unusual & Exotic Pets
Companion Animal Alternatives That Won't Cause a Chimp Attack
Real-Sized Catwalk Models
'Plus Size' Models Give Life to Mark Fast During London Fashion Week
Home Videos Exposed
Sarah Palin's Swimsuit Competition
Nike Unveils Fitted Uniforms for Top Basketball Schools
Bizarre
Historic Basketball Performances
Replay Kobe Bryant's Momentous Scoring with Google Video
Supercar Spring Shoes
Bounce:S Trainers by Adidas Porsche Design Help You Jump
Bacon Shoes
Keds Makes a Mouthwatering Pair of Breakfast Kicks
20 Ways Celebrities Use Twitter
From Shaq's Gauntlet-Throwing to Lenny Kravitz' Self-Leaked Pics
25 Kick Ass Sneakers
34 Glow-in-the-Dark and Neon Products
Dry-Erase Sneakers
Reebok ‘Talkin' Krazy' Basketball Shoes
Beach Getaway Photography
Karmen Pedaru Frolics for Knoepfel & Indlekofer
Stripped Sports Fans
Mets Streaker Reminds Us of This Fine Athletic Art
29 Basketball Innovations to Fuel NBA Fever
Tennis Haute Couture
Models and Athletes in the Vogue Editorial, 'French Open'
Limited-Edition Luxury Watches
The Movado Series 800 Derek Jeter Chronograph
Marijuana Monologues
'Saturday Night Live' Sketches Parody Michael Phelps' Pot-Smoking Debacle
Plaid Sneakers
New Balance Autumn/Winter 2007 Collection
Carnivorous Models
Karlie Kloss and Rianne ten Haken are Vogue Italia 'Stylish Women'
Souped-Up Supercars
The Mansory Cyrus Takes an Aston Martin DBS and Makes It Better
Pink Zebra-Print Sneakers
Nike Women's Greco Wrestling Shoe
Aphrodisiacal Ads
Oyster-Eating Models in the Jimmy Choo for H&M Ad Campaign
Ultra Realistic Video Games
NBA 2K7 Preview
DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
Hot Jock Cross-Branding
Nike Launches "AW77" Hoodies With the Help of Famous Athletes
Justin Timberlake's Sportswear Line
William Rast Athletics
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Kanye West and Louis Vuitton Catapult Street Shoes to the Mainstre
Spikey Supercars
BMW Lovos Concept is Sharp in Both Image and Texture
Artistic High Tops
Reebok's Kicks are Covered In Basquiat's Art (Update)
Easter Egg Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hare is An Easter Treat From Nike
Chained Sneakers
'Nise' Badass Denim Footwear by Upper Echelon Shoes
Flashback Fashion Fusion
Paule Marrot Blends '20s Prints and '80s Shoes for Nike
Extreme Stunt YouTube Ads
Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Aston Martin for Nike
Polyurethane Sports Cars
The Artega GT Starts Production to Continue Germany's Rich Auto Tradition
Cartoon Sitcom Sneakers
'Glen Quagmire' Nike SB Dunk Hi for "Family Guy" Fans
Regionally-Made Electric Cars
Oregon-Based Arcimoto Unveils 190 MPG ‘Pulse'
Cali Dog Surfing Competition
Pets Get Gnarly For A Cause
Athletic Couture
Adidas High Fashion
Moccasin Basketball Shoes
New Balance A20 Brings Hippie Chic to the Court
Backstage Male Models
Kevin Tachman Documents a Day in the Life of a Model
Musical Shoes
The Gangster CD Stereo Sneaker Plays Your Favourite Tracks
Custom Sneakers
Sole Brother
Lit Up Photography
David Terrazas Follows the Light in Madrid
Jungle Fever Sneakers
Reebok Gets in Touch With Their Wild Side with Freestyle Hi Zebra
Superstitious Politicians
Sarah Palin's Protection Against Witchcraft
Feathered Photography
Carmen Kass Takes Flight for Numero Magazine
29 Rockin' Reebok Innovations
From Relaunched Retro Runners to Sinful Pastel Sneakers
Sinful Pastel Sneakers
Reebok Releases "Seven Deadly Sins" Pump Omni Lights Line
Sci-Fi Basketball Kicks
Nike Transformer Tie-in Shoes in Megatron, Bumblebee, Soundwave
Chromed-Out Concept Supercars
Bugatti Galibier 16C Pushes Luxury Cars the Shiny Limits
Glamorizing Famous Pets
American Jungle Photos Showcase Stars and Their Animals
Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
'Remixed & Recut' Nike Footwear by Nancy Wu
Footwear Bling
Sneaker Jewelry Gives Shoes Extra Shimmer
Platinum Sneakers
Puma's New Metallic Shoes Are for Athletic Fashionistas
Sneaker Collages
Reebok and Rolland Berry Collaborate on Kicks
Rainbow Sneakers
Atmos and New Balance CM996 Sneakers Are Like a Spectrum
Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Zune Reebok Answer XI
Kittens as Models
The United Bamboo Spring ‘10 Collection is Replicated for Furry Felines
Plush Parisian Sneakers
Reebok and Colette Collaborate to Create Sweatpants Shoes
Mountain-Ready High Tops
Nike Debuts Fall/Winter 2009 Snowboarding Collection
TV Themed High Tops
Reebok's Pump Court Victory 2 Miami Vice Shoes Bring the Heat
Legendary Race Watches
TAG Heuer 'Monaco Twenty Four Concept Chronograph' Honors Le Mans
Psychedelic Snowboarding Boots
Danny Kass Nike Zoom Force 1 May Induce Flashbacks
Basketball Superstars as Models
LeBron James Covers Vogue
Basketball Playing Birds
AJ the Parrot Is The Squaking New Darling of YouTube
Strappy Men's Vests
Strap-Happy Accessories Dress Up a Man's Wardrobe
Ecosaving Small Cars
The Peugeot BB1 is Wee, Green and Mean
Hail Mary Endorsement Deals
Mazda Makes Michael Phelps Highest-Paid Sponsor in Chinese History
Bird-Inspired Cars
Malaysian Concept Vehicle Pecks Its Way into Eco-Friendly Territory
Glow In The Dark Pebbles
Relaunched Retro Runners
Reebok Re-Releases Their Classic BB4600 Kicks
Celebrity Twitter Challenges
Shaquille O'Neal to Race Lance Armstrong
Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
Basketball Star Watches
Kobe Bryant Collaborates With Nubeo for the Nubeo Black Mamba
Obamarketing
Ltd Ed Shepard Fairey Prints Say Obama is Progress
Taxi Cab Shoes
House of Hoops 'Catch a Cab' Sneaker Pays Tribute to NY Transit
Pre-Dirtied Sneakers
Gold Goose Makes Clean White Shoes That Look Dirty
Cat Print Kicks
‘Leopard Aviation' Keds is Footwear Your Inner Animal is Crying For
Model-Free Magazines
Germany's ‘Brigitte' Magazine Bans Professional Models
Pastel Pink Sneaks
New Nike Air Force 1 Shoes Are Strictly for Ladies
Camouflage Sneakers
New Balance M575J 'Advantage Timber' Shoe Defies Flashy Design
Baseball Charity Wines
Boston Red Sox Longball Cellars
Glowing Mushrooms
Found in Brazil
Superhero Sneakers
Reebok Creates Wonder Woman Kicks for Fabulous Femmes
Brass Vests
Aggressive Chic Metal Details & Smoke Prints by Gemma Slack
Algae Powered Cars
'Algaeus' Travels Across Country for Eco Film 'FUEL'
Eco-Friendly Sports Equipment
Wilson Releases New Rebound Recycled Basketball
Illuminated Basketball Nets
'Nite Hoops' Lets Games of HORSE Go On All Night
Diet Concept Cars
The Newly Redesigned Mazda MX-5 Drops 995Kg to Become Superlight
Basketball Celebubranding
Kanye West's “Amazing” Chosen as NBA Playoffs Theme
Glowing Swings
Alexander Lervik Makes Gardens Fun
Crowdsourced Sneakers
'RYZ Wear' Makes YOU a Designer
Urban Basketball Innovations
Freestyle Horse
Low-Key Life Vests
The Sleek ‘Swim Guard' Stays Put Until It's Inflated
Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
Gold Crackle Kicks
Adidas Nizza Hi Shoes Add Sparkle to Your Feet
Body Organ Footwear
Wear Your Heart On Your Keds To Show Your Love of Shoes
Battle-Ready Athletic Gear
Nike Introduces Maximum Protection Pro Combat Line
Bilingual Celebubloggers
Kobe Bryant Launches Sina.com Blog in Both Chinese and English
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