The name of Dallas artist Dorrough’s first mixtape, Number 23, should be a direct indicator of who he grew up watching. Yet, his affinity for Michael Jordan stretches further than what he was able to accomplish on the court. Dorrough, the voice behind the hit single Ice Cream Paint Job, proved that he is an avid fan of Air Jordans in our sneaker conversation with him recently. So, which Jordans make up his shoe rotation? Check out Dorrough’s My 5 rotation, which includes four Jordans and one red bottom.

Air Jordan 1 Hi Black/Red “60+ Pack”

Dorrough: “First and foremost, the black and red Air Jordan 1 is my favorite pair of Jordans, and I wear those a lot.”

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There’s no doubting the strength of the Air Jordan legacy and there’s no denying its importance to the game. Over the years, MJ’s signature line has laced elite hoopers of all levels with the top tier getting the majority of the shine. Complex takes a look at 27 different NBA players that performed in the 27 different models. Check it out here.

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Italy based Diadora is set to reintroduce the Mi Basket ’84 this fall as part of the brand’s heritage collection. Introduced in 1984 for an Italian based professional basketball team, the premium 2012 version of this ’80s high-top features a tonal suede upper with leather detailing, a contrasting white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. Check out additional images of this pair below and stay tuned to Nice Kicks for all your most most up-to-date release dates.

Diadora Mi Basket '84 Suede

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Just want to buy a pair of Reebok Question Mid Sneakers right now? Reebok Question Mid Sneakers.

Everybody is getting a signature sneaker so here is another court-based Reebok called the Question Mid, made for Allen Iverson who became the No. 1 pick of the Philadelphia 76ers draft. Iverson who was also a Rookie of the Year used to wear the Reebok Question Mid, a shoe that was named for a player who many questioned ahead of the 1996 draft.He would answer many questions the minute he stepped onto a professional basketball court, so this pack best fits him. During Iverson’s rookie season, he rocked the Reebok Question as he did a deadly crossover or putting up 40+ points in 5 straight games.

The Reebok Question made its debut in 1996 and shortly became one of the best-selling sneakers. Reebok fused the upper with full-grain leather and incorporated a pearlized toe. It sports a honeycomb-shaped Hexalite cushioning system along with the brand’s first technology, the Reebok logo.

Placing white leather on the upper with red pearlized toe cap and red hints on particular spots, this Reebok Question Mid is now ready to have a 1 TIME DROP on May 25^thfor $125, at stores nationwide.

Purchase your own pair of Reebok Question Mid Sneakers right now!

Earlier this week, Vans gave us some summer flavor with the “Strawberry” Authentic. Piggy backing off of the May release, the Kenzo x Vans Summer 2012 Collection offers more vibrant colorways that are perfect for the heated months to come. The Paris-based brand’s distinctive fishnet design is present on the upper of each pair in the collection, which is set to drop at select Vans accounts in July. Three pairs will release first, and the rest will be available in the following weeks. Keep your eyes on Nice Kicks for other colorways and the latest information.

Has our Kicks On Court column seen a player more dedicated to one shoe than Ty Lawson and his “Mango” LeBron 9s? Ever since early March, the former UNC Tar Heel has consistently worn the “Mango” 9s, and he has definitely had some great game in those shoes, but sometimes change brings success. In last night’s Game 6 of the Nuggets vs. Lakers series, Ty Lawson scored a playoff career high 32 points in the “Cool Grey” Nike LeBron 9. Where does this LeBron 9 rank amongst the other colorways of King James’ ninth signature that released? View these kicks plus more, worn by Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett and others, below.

RELATED: Performance Review: Nike LeBron 9

Ty Lawson laying it up in the "Cool Grey" Nike LeBron 9

Ty Lawson (center) in the "Cool Grey" Nike LeBron 9

Ramon Sessions and the Ty Lawson in the Reebok Zig Pro Future and the "Cool Grey" Nike LeBron 9, respectively

Timofey Mozgov dunking on Devin Ebanks in an iD version of the Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Jeff Teague and Rajon Rondo in the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 and the Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4, respectively

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