The Adidas DON Issue 6 was revealed at an All-Star Weekend event in Indiana earlier this year, but it made its official on-court debut during the first round of the playoffs. Mitchell wore the curvaceous low-tops in the spectacular “Camp” colorway, with its lurid pink-and-purple highlights, through seven exhilarating games to send the Orlando Magic packing.
Kevin Durant — Nike KD 17
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Despite putting up characteristically heroic numbers, Durant’s Phoenix Suns were swept by the Timberwolves in four measly games—not much time, then, to show off the new KD 17, which he debuted in Game 1 in a menacing all-black colorway. There’s some consolation, however, in seeing the KD 17s on the massive feet of rookie Chet Holmgreen, whose Oklahoma City Thunder are still going strong in the second round.
Kawhi Leonard — New Balance Kawhi 4
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Things didn’t go much better this year for two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard, who was injured for all but two games as his Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks. Despite the disappointing outcome, however, Kawhi still managed to debut his latest signature shoe with New Balance: the excellent NB Kawhi 4. The shoe features Energy Arc technology and a carbon fiber plate, making it one of the most innovative and dynamic technical shoes on the market.
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