Jordan, James, and Janoski all make cameos in this week’s The Good, the Bad & the Ugly edition. We give props to one athlete’s kicks, while we call for more from the other two. What were our picks? Take a look at our selections and give us your own in the comment section.

THE GOOD- NIKE LEBRON 9 LOW PINK/BLUE

Nike LeBron 9 Low Pink/Blue

Now that Instagram is available to both iPhone and Android users, we are beginning a weekly highlight of the best photos posted via the app using the #todayskicks hashtag. Have a look at some of our favorite photos from last week below, and make sure you tag your daily kicks photos with #todayskicks in hopes of making the column next week!

Nike Flight One “Fresh Mint” from _kreativekid

Nike SB Dunk Mid “Northern Lights” from drectison

adidas Superstar II “Kermit the Frog” from imjustbeinreal

Nike Air Max 90 iD from snorkal80

Air Jordan 5 “Grape” from thatbuicalvin

Since his move to Milwaukee, our Kicks On Court column has spotted Monta Ellis in the Air Jordan 13 Black/Varsity Red, the Air Jordan 11 “Playoffs” and the Air Jordan 14 White/Varsity Red. In last night’s win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monta laced up the Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red, a shoe that re-released in December of 2009. Did you purchase or pass on this retro? View these kicks plus more, worn by Shannon Brown, Tyrus Thomas, Rajon Rondo and others, below.

Monta Ellis wearing the Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red

Monta Ellis and LaMarcus Aldridge wearing the Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red and the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2011, respectively

Monta Ellis sporting the Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red

Monta Ellis contesting a shot in the Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red

Monta Ellis defending in the Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red

Read the rest of Kicks On Court: Monta Ellis Dons Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red

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This past week shaped up to be the perfect proportion of remarkable sneakers, and exceptional plays. Kicks On Court was flooded with timeless retros ranging from the Air Jordan 5 “Toro Bravo” Red, to the Nike Air Flight One “Orlando.” But there is absolutely no way you can exclude the dynamic moments by Blake Griffin in the Nike Hyperdunk 2011. Watch as associate editor, George Kiel III breaks down this past week’s noteworthy sneaker moments on the hardwood.

Originally released in 1990, the Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red” continues to be a fan favorite amongst a variety of sneakerheads and basketball enthusiasts. Download your copy of this 2006 “Fire Red” release, which utilizes a black tongue and fire red midsole.

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Gentry Humphrey provides us with our first peek at the Air Jordan 4 “Laser” White/Red. This sample features color blocking similar to the “History of Air” series with upper detailing reminiscent of past “Laser” 4 releases. In addition to these AJ 4s, Gentry also previews a Black/Yellow colorway of the Nike Air Max Express as well as an Air Max assisted takeoff of the Nike Zoom Flyposite cleat. No word on to if or when these makeups will release, so stay tuned to Nice Kicks for more information.