Nike initiated its second ever World Basketball Festival last night at the renowned Barry Farms Recreation Center (aka “The Gates”) in Washington D.C. The Nice Kicks staff was on hand to witness the action inside the “The Gates,” which included a highly competitive game between the Goodman League All-Stars and the Team NIKE select roster from New York City. Former Cincinnati standout Kenny Satterfield and “Too Hard to Guard” provided strong guard play for Team NIKE, however, the contributions of “Jamaican Rob”, “The Destroyer” (aka “Baby Shack” of the AND1 Mixtape Tour), former USF player Chris Howard and former Maryland Terrapin James Gist were just too much for the select team from NYC. The Goodman team also had support from the legendary John Thompson Jr., James Harden and Kevin Durant, who all made surprise showings at the game and sat on Goodman’s bench throughout the majority of the matchup. As for footwear, Nike laced the majority of the players on both teams in the recently released “Liquid Lime” Lunar Hyperdunk, with the exception of “The Destroyer” who sported the Nike Dominate XD.

Not only was the intense, trash talk-filled game intriguing, but being engulfed in the sport of basketball and D.C. as a culture at the standing room-only rec center was captivating. That said, stay tuned to Nice Kicks for a daily update of the happenings at the World Basketball Festival in D.C. over the next few days.

2012 World Basketball Festival in Washington D.C.

The Goodman League at Barry Farms in Washington D.C.

The newly refurbished court at Barry Farms by Nike

Team NIKE getting prepared for battle

The Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “Liquid Lime” was the weapon of choice for the majority of the players

Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “Liquid Lime”

Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “Liquid Lime”

Kevin Durant made an appearance at Barry Farms midway through the second quarter

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Washington D.C.’s Armory Center is not only the location of marquee World Basketball Festival matchups, events and Nike+ experiences, but it’s the current locality of a few, intriguing, Nike Basketball setups and displays. One side of the entrance into the Armory Center features a roster rundown of the ’92 Dream Team’s uniforms and footwear, while the wall parallel to it owns a complete display of this year’s uniforms and sneakers. View the full gallery of The Past and Present of USA Olympic Footwear below to see the amazing 20-year evolution of Nike Basketball’s Olympic footwear.

Although Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing’s footwear were not on display, you can check out what they wore in our Kicks On Court: A Roster Rewind of the Dream Team feature.

1992 Dream Team Uniforms

Michael Jordan’s Dream Team Jersey

Air Jordan 7 “Olympic”

John Stockton’s Dream Team Jersey

Nike Air Ballistic Force High

Chris Mullin’s Dream Team Jersey

Nike Air Flight Lite II

Charles Barkley’s Dream Team Jersey

Nike Air Force 180

Magic Johnson’s Dream Team Jersey

Scottie Pippen’s Dream Team Jersey

Nike Air Flight Lite II

Larry Bird’s Dream Team Jersey

Patrick Ewing’s Dream Team Jersey

David Robinson’s Dream Team Jersey

Nike Air Ballistic Force High

USA Destroyer Jacket

Read the rest of The Past and Present of Nike’s USA Olympic Footwear

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Following our recap of the World Basketball Festival’s opening night at Barry Farms, we now bring you a special Kicks On Court edition of the USA Men’s National Team. Yesterday’s headlining event featured Team USA in practice mode as part of the Hoops for Troops program. Specifically, the team went through a number of shell drills, play sets and ultimately scrimmaged against each other while basketball analyst Jay Bilas narrated from the sideline. The majority of the players strapped up in the “USA” version of the Nike Lunar Hyperdunk; however, the USA signature shoes of Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant were also on display, with the latter shoe appearing on the majority of the coaching staff’s feet. Additionally, Russell Westbrook rocked the yet-to-be-released Nike Hyperfuse 2012. Check out a full recap of the Team USA “Hoops for Troops” Practice below, which also includes shots of the USA Women’s team’ s footwear and the Armory Center setup.

LeBron James facing up in his Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “USA” PE and Anthony Davis defending in the Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “USA”

LeBron James wearing his Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “USA” PE

Kobe Bryant playing help side defense in the “USA” Nike Zoom Kobe VII

Kobe Bryant in the “USA” Nike Zoom Kobe VII

Chris Paul playing help side defense in the “USA” Jordan CP3.V

Chris Paul’s “USA” Jordan CP3.V

Kevin Durant wearing the “USA” Nike Zoom KD IV

James Harden and Kevin Durant’s “USA” Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Low and “USA” Nike Zoom KD IV, respectively

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Vans prepares a few releases for Fall 2012, including the Vans Vault Mid Skool 77 LX. Based on the classic Mid Skool 77, the LX model has been given a slight refresh which includes some premium materials over the upper. Blending nubuck and canvas on the upper, the 1977 throwback is also fancied up with suede detailing and wax laces. Sitting on a white rubber sole, fans of the Vans Vault Mid Skool 77 LX should look for the model to drop in the near future.

Vans Vault Mid Skool 77 LX

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Just want to buy a pair of Vans Authentic Lite Pop – Surf The Web/Neon Orange Sneakers right now? Vans Authentic Lite Pop – Surf The Web/Neon Orange Sneakers.

Can you imagine the result when two bold colors collide? Well Vans did an experiment and successfully came up with something that has never been showcased in the past. If you love Vans’ canvas top and vulcanized rubber sole, you will definite press the Like button for this next release.

The Vans Authentic Lite Pop is among the staples of the brand, offering seamless approach with neat and clean design. Vans treated the most recent drop with an upper dyed with blue called ‘surf the web’ and a rubber sole that’s striking than ever in neon orange. Vans tab appears along the side and the Off the Wall logo hits its usual location, the midsole rear. Tonal eyelets are paired to white lace being a clean compliment to the entire pack.

Also a part of the Summer 2012, this Vans Authentic Lite Pop is scheduled to drop soon. While waiting for its official drop, excited customers can now purchase at Concepts, just prepare $55 for a pair.

Purchase your own pair of Vans Authentic Lite Pop – Surf The Web/Neon Orange Sneakers right now!

It’s Friday the 13th, and everything has gone smoothly involving sneaker headlines. Highlighting Today’s Top Stories are a 1996 Roster Rewind, an Air Jordan 1 Unboxing and others. Scroll through and check out these trending stories, while keeping your luck straight.

These comic book enthusiasts sure know how to rock kicks.

Get ‘em while the Dream is still alive.

Check out DJ Mars “My 5″ sneaker rotation.

Check this Summer League edition of Kicks on Court.

On the “Road to the Gold”, there are sure to be some Unboxings.

Check out the 1996 “USA Basketball” Roster Rewind.

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