In case you missed it during the eventful NBA offseason, the association has made a rule change allowing players — including those of the Memphis Grizzlies — to wear any shoes they prefer on any given game night. There no longer exists a rule forcing players to wear kicks that match their uniform of the night.
It is yet another way the NBA is allowing their athletes to express themselves and to demonstrate feedom of speech. It is another of many reasons this league is leading all others in America (and beyond).
From the Grizzlies’ side of things, Beale Street Bears provided the example of Marc Gasol wearing Nike shoes honoring his home country of Spain while decked out in his Grizz uniform.