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“Grinch” Nike Kobe Protro 6 coming back in early 2021

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Brandon King

The “Grinch” colorway of the Kobe VI initially released Christmas of 2010. Eleven years later Nike Basketball looks to bring it back in Protro form. Although no images are available this early juncture, it should make use of its original green apple, volt, crimson color palette and aesthetic. The”Grinch” Kobe 6 Protro is expected to release early in 2021 at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Kobe 6 Protro Apple/Volt/Crimson/Black CW2190-300 $TBA Early 2021 Pictured below is the original “Grinch” Kobe VI

“All-Star” Kobe VI returning in 2021??

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 Brandon King

The Kobe VI will get the Protro treatment in early stages of 2021. Although there are,currently no images of the shoe, what is known is that it will make,use of a challenge red, black and white color palette. There is speculation that it could be the “All-Star” colorway but at this juncture that is unconfirmed. Look for this Kobe VI to release in early 2021. Nike Kobe 6 Protro Challenge Red/Black-White DH9888-600 TBA Early 2021

“Lakers” Nike Kobe 5 Protro postponed

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Brandon King

The “Lakers” Kobe 5 Protro was due to release April 1, but like many other shoes we have covered, has had its released postponed in lieu of the COVID-19 situation. At this juncture the new release date has not been announced but we will provide it once that information avails itself.

February 24, 2020 (Mambas Day) NBA Recap

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Joel EmbiidPHI vs. ATL 49 14 3 14-15 ft Bradley BealWAS vs. MIL 55 2 3 8-13 3-pt Khris MiddletonMIL @ WAS 40 5 5 3 stl Ricky RubioPHO @ UTA 22 6 11 7 stl D. MitchellUTA vs. PHO 38 4 4 6-9 3-pt James HardenHOU vs. NYK 37 6 9 2 stl Aaron GordonORL @ BRK 27 10 4 2 blk K. PorterCLE vs. MIA 30 8 3 3 stl Bam AdebayoMIA @ CLE 22 13 9 3 stl , 4…

Vanessa Bryant files wrongful death suit against helicopter company in Kobe’s fatal crash

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Brandon King

Attorneys for the recently-widowed Vanessa Bryant filed a lawsuit against the helicopter company that operated the helicopter that crashed last month that claimed her husband Kobe, their eldest daughter Gianna, John Altebelli ,his wife Keri and daughter Alyssa; Christina Mauser; Sarah and Payton Chester and pilot Ara Zobayan. The 27-page complaint was filed against Island Express Holding Corporation and Island Express Helicopters alleges pilot Ara Zobayan failed in his duty “to use ordinary care in piloting the subject aircraft” and was negligent. The suit further alleges that Zobayan, who was…

“Lakers” Kobe V Protro: Official Images

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Brandon King

At the All-Star Game last weekend, Anthony Davis debuted a new color, a never before seen Lakers-themed colorway of the Kobe V Protro. Official images of this shoe , which is rumoured to be dropping in March, have come to light. It sports a black and purple upper with gold trimming and detailing. A white midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. Nike Kobe V ProtroCD4991-500March 26, 2020 ( tentative)

“Lakers” Nike Kobe V Protro could be on the way in March

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Brandon King

On the feet of Mr. Anthony Davis in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game was a never-before seen colorway of the Kobe V Protro. This Protro sports a purple synthetic upper with gold trimming its black detailing. On the black heel counter a black snakeskin pattern is featured with Kobe logos on the tongue completing the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and a translucent outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The “Lakers” Kobe V Protro is rumoured to release March 26 at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Kobe…

Principal who said Kobe’s death was “karma” allowed to resign

February 14, 2020February 19, 2020 Brandon King

It seems the list of people who have been chomping at the bit to dance on Kobe Bryant’s grave is growing. We previously covered the disgrace of a disgraceful family, Abigail Disney, and her racist and irreprehensible statements shortly after the fatal helicopter crash that took the lives of Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. No-name actress Evan Rachel Wood also had to chime in and spew her hate that would not only appeal to the racists of the world but also that of the hypocritical “me too” crowd.…

Celtics rearrange schedule to attend Kobe Bryant memorial

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Brandon King

From Sean T. McGuire of NESN The Boston Celtics will have the opportunity to attend the memorial for former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant at the Staples Center on Feb. 24. The Celtics pushed back their departing flight from Los Angeles so players and staff will be able to attend the memorial, according to The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach. The memorial for Bryant is set for 10 a.m. the morning after the Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center at 3:30 p.m. ET. “I knew we’d have a…

Pelicans’ Jahlil Okafor latest to give up no. 8 jersey

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Brandon King

Since the tragic death of NBA all-timer Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, many tributes have played out across the nba. One of them is players have been wearing one of two numbers, 8 and 24, Bryant sported through his career, or those Jwho have been wearing 8 giving up the number. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie switched from 8 to 26, while Orlando Magic wing changed from 8 to 31. The latest to give up the number 8 will be New Orleans…