Best Instagram Photos From NBA Media Day

LeBron, Kobe, KD and others gear up for a new season.

The Best Instagram Pics From 2014 NBA Media Day - This is what we’ve all been waiting for ain’t it? LeBron James back in a Cleveland Cavaliers wine-and-gold jersey. King James did a good job shamelessly plugging his new LeBron 12 kicks in this pic, which was just one of the many memorable images to come from this year’s NBA Media Day week. Click on for more photos from Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and others.(Photo: LeBron James via Instagram)

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The Best Instagram Pics From 2014 NBA Media Day - This is what we’ve all been waiting for ain’t it? LeBron James back in a Cleveland Cavaliers wine-and-gold jersey. King James did a good job shamelessly plugging his new LeBron 12 kicks in this pic, which was just one of the many memorable images to come from this year’s NBA Media Day week. Click on for more photos from Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and others.(Photo: LeBron James via Instagram)

Dwyane Wade, @miamiheat - The Miami Heat might have lost LeBron James, but they still have Dwyane Wade. And that’s still a very good look. D. Wade can still put numbers on the board. Don't sleep.(Photo: Miami Heat via Instagram)

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Dwyane Wade, @miamiheat - The Miami Heat might have lost LeBron James, but they still have Dwyane Wade. And that’s still a very good look. D. Wade can still put numbers on the board. Don't sleep.(Photo: Miami Heat via Instagram)

DeMarcus Cousins, @boogiecousins - Fresh off helping Team USA bag a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, DeMarcus Cousins flicked it up with some of his Sacramento Kings teammates and the team’s new owner, Vivek Ranadive, on Media Day. Peep how 7-foot-5 rookie center Sim Bhullar makes even the 6-foot-11 Cousins look small.(Photo: Derek Cousins via Instagram)

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DeMarcus Cousins, @boogiecousins - Fresh off helping Team USA bag a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, DeMarcus Cousins flicked it up with some of his Sacramento Kings teammates and the team’s new owner, Vivek Ranadive, on Media Day. Peep how 7-foot-5 rookie center Sim Bhullar makes even the 6-foot-11 Cousins look small.(Photo: Derek Cousins via Instagram)

Dwight Howard, @dwighthoward - Dwight Howard used the word pursuit as the hashtag to accompany this shot of the Houston Rockets. We would have used #squuuuaaaaaaaad in our best Waka Flocka Flame voice.(Photo: Dwight Howard via Instagram) 

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Dwight Howard, @dwighthoward - Dwight Howard used the word pursuit as the hashtag to accompany this shot of the Houston Rockets. We would have used #squuuuaaaaaaaad in our best Waka Flocka Flame voice.(Photo: Dwight Howard via Instagram) 

Lance Stephenson, @stephensonlance - Lance Stephenson finds himself in a new jersey this season — now playing for the Charlotte Hornets — but he’s still up to his old tricks. Peep as he interview-bombs teammate Al Jefferson. Lance being Lance.(Photo: Lance Stephenson via Instagram)

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Lance Stephenson, @stephensonlance - Lance Stephenson finds himself in a new jersey this season — now playing for the Charlotte Hornets — but he’s still up to his old tricks. Peep as he interview-bombs teammate Al Jefferson. Lance being Lance.(Photo: Lance Stephenson via Instagram)

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Kawhi Leonard, @Spurs - The San Antonio Spurs posted this shot of their NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard simultaneously palming two basketballs. They say he’s got arguably the biggest hands in the league…with a monster game to match.(Photo: San Antonio Spurs via Instagram)

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Kawhi Leonard, @Spurs - The San Antonio Spurs posted this shot of their NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard simultaneously palming two basketballs. They say he’s got arguably the biggest hands in the league…with a monster game to match.(Photo: San Antonio Spurs via Instagram)

Mike Conley and Vince Carter, @memgrizz - We’re not quite sure what’s going on here, but Mike Conley looks to be playing the role of mad scientist with that white overcoat and a new member of Memphis Grizzlies, Vince Carter, seems to be enjoying every minute of it.(Photo: Memphis Grizzlies via Instagram)

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Mike Conley and Vince Carter, @memgrizz - We’re not quite sure what’s going on here, but Mike Conley looks to be playing the role of mad scientist with that white overcoat and a new member of Memphis Grizzlies, Vince Carter, seems to be enjoying every minute of it.(Photo: Memphis Grizzlies via Instagram)

Joel Embiid, @joelembiid - All joking aside, Joel Embiid, Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel hope to erase the recent misery of the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly, winners of only 19 games last season, needs it in the worst way!(Photo: Joel Embiid via Instagram)

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Joel Embiid, @joelembiid - All joking aside, Joel Embiid, Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel hope to erase the recent misery of the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly, winners of only 19 games last season, needs it in the worst way!(Photo: Joel Embiid via Instagram)

Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine, @mntimberwolves - Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine equal the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves. We hope for Minnesota’s sake that A. Wiggins doesn’t have it missing Kevin Love too much.(Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves via Instagram)

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Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine, @mntimberwolves - Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine equal the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves. We hope for Minnesota’s sake that A. Wiggins doesn’t have it missing Kevin Love too much.(Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves via Instagram)

Damian Lillard, @trailblazers - Damian Lillard is coming off a stellar 2013-14 season. What’s the Portland Trail Blazers' point guard have in store for 2014-15? Take-off time is approaching.(Photo: Portland Trailblazers via Instagram)

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Damian Lillard, @trailblazers - Damian Lillard is coming off a stellar 2013-14 season. What’s the Portland Trail Blazers' point guard have in store for 2014-15? Take-off time is approaching.(Photo: Portland Trailblazers via Instagram)

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Amar’e Stoudemire, @nyknicks - Amar’e Stoudemire took the time out of New York Knicks Media Day to put his feet up alongside a reporter and take a time out. Well deserved break for a vet.(Photo: NY Knicks via Instagram)

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Amar’e Stoudemire, @nyknicks - Amar’e Stoudemire took the time out of New York Knicks Media Day to put his feet up alongside a reporter and take a time out. Well deserved break for a vet.(Photo: NY Knicks via Instagram)

Kevin Durant, @okcthunder - Business as usual for KD, aka league MVP. Rumble young man... rumble.(Photo: OKC Thunder via Instagram)

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Kevin Durant, @okcthunder - Business as usual for KD, aka league MVP. Rumble young man... rumble.(Photo: OKC Thunder via Instagram)

Kobe Bryant, @lakers - “The Black Mamba” is 36 years old, but by the look of the shape he came to camp in, the future Hall of Famer’s body looks more like the number on his jersey.(Photo: Los Angeles Lakers via Instagram)

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Kobe Bryant, @lakers - “The Black Mamba” is 36 years old, but by the look of the shape he came to camp in, the future Hall of Famer’s body looks more like the number on his jersey.(Photo: Los Angeles Lakers via Instagram)

Brooklyn Nets, @brooklynnets - They lost Paul Pierce to free agency, but the Brooklyn Nets still have Joe Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Deron Williams and Brook Lopez. Is a return to the Eastern Conference playoffs out the question?(Photo: Brooklyn Nets via Instagram)

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Brooklyn Nets, @brooklynnets - They lost Paul Pierce to free agency, but the Brooklyn Nets still have Joe Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Deron Williams and Brook Lopez. Is a return to the Eastern Conference playoffs out the question?(Photo: Brooklyn Nets via Instagram)

Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, @chicagobulls - It’s cool to see Derrick Rose crack a smile for a change. We might see the Chicago Bulls point guard smiling more often if he remains healthy enough to feed Joakim Noah and new teammate Pau Gasol with the ball this year.(Photo: Chicago Bulls via Instagram)

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Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, @chicagobulls - It’s cool to see Derrick Rose crack a smile for a change. We might see the Chicago Bulls point guard smiling more often if he remains healthy enough to feed Joakim Noah and new teammate Pau Gasol with the ball this year.(Photo: Chicago Bulls via Instagram)