Category: Kobe Bryant

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

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…

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

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.…

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Celtics rearrange schedule to attend Kobe Bryant memorial

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…

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

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…

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Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro Collection releasing on Mamba Day

Brandon King

The Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro is a four sneaker collection that was a result of the latest collaboration between Undefeated and Nike Basketball. Each of the four colors is inspired by a different ballclub – green for the Milwaukee Bucks; orange for the Phoenix Suns; teal for the San Antonio Spurs and purple for the Los Angeles Lakers. All of the sneakers sport a shiny upper, Undefeated and Kobe logos on the tongues, insoles and aglets, and “8” and “24” on the heels. Each of the four colorways…

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“Suns” Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

This collaborative Kobe 4 is inspired by the Phoenix Suns. It features an orange patent leather upper accented by purple at the “8” and “24” at the heel, on the Undefeated and Kobe logos on the tongue and insoles, on the inner and bordering the lateral and medial side Swooshes. A white midsole and mostly white outsole with purp[le and orange completes the aesthetic. The “Suns” Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro is set to release on Mamba Day, August 24, at nike.com and select UNDFTD locations. The sticker price…

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“Spurs” UNDFTD x Nike Kobe 4 Protro : Official Images

Brandon King

This Kobe 4 is one of four collaborative doorways between undefeated and Nike Basketball. inspired by the San Antonio Spurs throwback colors , it sports a teal patent leather upper with orange bordering the lateral and medial swooshes, the “8” and “24” on the heel, the Undefeated and Kobe logos on the tongue and on the inner. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a white and orange outsole. The “Spurs” Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 is set to release on Mamba Day, August 24 at nike.com and select…

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Check out the upcoming Nike Kobe AD NXT in black

Brandon King

Nike’s upcoming signature shoe for Kobe Bryant breaks away from the standard low collared build of models dating back to the Kobe 3 and features a high cut look. It was previewed during a recent Nike press event in China and it sports a mesh upper and a large lateral Swoosh with Kobe logos present on the tongue and on the ankle strap. The most prominent feature of this upcoming Kobe is the FastFit system that debuted on last year’s Air Jordan 33. A translucent outsole completes the aesthetic of…

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Kobe’s next signature shoe is coming

Brandon King

It has been a little over three years since Kobe Bryant graced an NBA court, his signature line has shown no signs of slowing down. The line will continue to march forward with the upcoming sneaker depicted below. It sports a translucent and mess upper with a large Swoosh on the lateral side. Like the Air Jordan 33, this sneaker uses the FastFit lacing system. A Kobe logo on the tongue, hints of orange underneath the top layer and a clear outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture, there is…

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“Carpe Diem” Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro has a release date

Brandon King

The “Carpe Diem” colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 will make its first return to retail since its original 2009 release.  This Kobe 4 sports a black leather upper with Flywire running up both the lateral and medial sides. The Del Sol Swooshes on both sides of the shoe are bordered in varsity purple. The same varsity purple also shows up on the heel counter. Del Sol stitching on the collar forms a quilt pattern ; it is also used on the carpe diem logo on the tongue as…

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