Before They Were Pros: Air Jordan Edition – Part 2

Yesterday night Sneaker News showed you a throwback gallery that featured NBA players during their college and earlier years rocking Jordans. Even after Jordan’s retirement, his influence on young aspiring basketball talents did not wane even the slightest bit. Guys like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul grew up looking up to Michael Jordan, and today, those four players are proud owners of their own signature shoe lines, the latter two as part of the Jordan Brand team. Continuing on our feature from last night, here’s Part 2 of Sneaker News’ ‘Before They Were Pros: Air Jordan Edition,” featuring younger NBA stars and up-and-comers in Air Jordan kicks. While MJ has retired, his footprint on the game can still be seen in today’s stars, so check out this great gallery of images and let us know which NBA star is the most ‘Jordan-like’. via Kenlu and NT.

LeBron James – Air Jordan IX PE

LeBron James – Air Jordan XVIII

LeBron James – Air Jordan XVIII

Chris Paul – Air Jordan XVIII

Carmelo Anthony – Air Jordan III

Kevin Durant – Air Jordan IV

Kevin Durant – Air Jordan V

Derrick Rose – Air Jordan V

Derrick Rose – Air Jordan X

Derrick Rose – Air Jordan VIII

Rajon Rondo – Air Jordan XIII

Brandon Roy – Air Jordan II

Brandon Roy – Air Jordan XIII

Rudy Gay – Air Jordan XIII

Rudy Gay – Air Jordan XIII

Rudy Gay – Air Jordan XX

Michael Beasley – Air Jordan VIII

Michael Beasley – Air Jordan XXI

Michael Beasley – Air Jordan XI IE

Brandon Jennings – Air Jordan XI

Brandon Jennings – Air Jordan 1 Low, Tyreke Evans – Air Jordan VIII

Brandon Jennings – Air Jordan IV

Jameer Nelson – Air Jordan III

Delonte West – Air Jordan XII

Marcus Williams – Air Jordan XIV

Marcus Williams – Air Jordan XX1

Marcus Williams – Air Jordan Melo 1.5

LaMarcus Aldridge – Jordan Dub Zero

Aaron Brooks – Air Jordan XVII Low

Hasheem Thabeet – Air Jordan VII