Category: Kobe Bryant

PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ PE in East Finals

Brandon King

During Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson debuted a striking new Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker: the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, dubbed the“Statue of Liberty.” They sport a turquoise snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with bronze Swooshes. Bronze also shows up at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the external heel counter, the later also being home to a Kobe signature.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a turquoise midsole and marbled rubber outsole.  As was the case in…

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Official Look: Nike Kobe 4 Protro ‘CHBL’ Honors China’s High School Basketball Legacy

Brandon King

The “CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League and its players who don’t take shortcuts.  This morning Nike officially unveiled this upcoming colorway of the Kobe IV Protro in a video posted to their various social media outlets.  As it currently stands, these are planned to debut this summer at Nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price.  Nike Kobe IV Protro Lightening/ Black/Soft Yellow/Dusty CactusIH0587-700$190Summer 2025 Images via Nike Basketball 

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe VI Protro colorway against Pacers

Brandon King

The Eastern Conference Finals that pits the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers tipped off tonight and Knicks’ guard Jalen Brunson broke out a new colorway of the Kobe VI Protro.  They sport a lavender upper that fades to a soft pink. A purple and lavender tessellated pattern wraps the heel, with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a Kobe logo, while a Kobe signature takes its usual position on the external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a pink midsole…

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“Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

These Kobe V Protros were made for the Aces of Lower Merion High, the alma mater of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  At this juncture there are images of the 2026 iteration, however wha we should see is a metallic silver and team red Flywire-equipped upper. Team red Swooshes should adorn the sides with a Kobe logo. of the same hue perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a team red rubber outsole.  The “Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro is planned to make its second retail…

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PE Corner: The “Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro PE

Brandon King

This Player Exclusive iteration of the “Year of the Mamba Kobe V Protro features an all black FlyWire equipped upper. The Swoosh on the lateral side is in the ophidian embrace of a Black Mamba , while more conventional bending resides on the medial side.  A volt Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, offering a bit of visual variety, while a silver Kobe signature is seen on the external heel counter. Underneath the upper resides a black midsole and black rubber outsole. There is no indication of a pending…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark wears “Rookie of the Year” Kobe V Protro in season opener

Brandon King

Sunday in the Indiana Fever’s nationally televised season opener against the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark broke out this player reclusive iteration of the Kobe V Protro.  They sport a semi-gloss metallic silver upper adorned on the sides with red Swooshes. Red also takes care of the inner, collar, tongue, laces, and the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  A shiny external heel counter that is home to a Kobe signature. Underneath resides a silver midsole and a red rubber outsole.  At this time, there is no indication of a planned…

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Julius Randle credits Kobe Bryant with helping him navigate adversity

Brandon King

Dealing with a potentially career-ending injury, the process of establishing himself in the NBA, as well as a surprising trade, the nba career of Julius Randle has had its share of ups and downs. However, Randle credits tutelage from the late, great Kobe Bryant has helped Randle navigate the tough times.  Speaking with the media recently, Randle had this to say about tackling adversity in his career:  “I’ve battled through a lot in my career, to be honest. I mean my first game in my career, broke my leg, so…

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The best look yet of the 2025 “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro 

Brandon King

The “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is making its very anticipated retail return later this month. Out in front of their release we get a look at ths sneaker, via tanztz, which features visual aspects from a multitude of colors of the Kobe IX Elite. poop           View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by ALL IN LIVE (@allinlivee) As it currently stands, the “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is set…

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“CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro: Official Images 

Brandon King

This Kobe IV was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League. They sport yellow upper that fades to a lighter shade of the hue toward the collar and wrapping the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also standing in for the Kobe sign on the external heel counter, as well as the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” are stamped on each respective rear heel, while “Touch the Line,” which is a callback to a time in which Kobe was…

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“81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro coming Spring 2026

Brandon King

Last seen in 2019, the “81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro is in the works for a 2026 return. As can be gathered from its moniker, this was the colorway on the feet of the Black Mamba when he dropped 81 points on the Toronto Raptors, January 22, 2006.  They sport a white leather upper with black stitching. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with a Kobe logo perched atop each respective tongue. Purple shoes up at the inner, while “UPTEMPO” appears in gold at the rear heel. …

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