Aaron Hope 
The first matchup between the new-look Miami Heat and two-time defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers will be this year’s Christmas Day headliner. LeBron and Chris Bosh are each looking to secure a win en route to their first chip, while Kobe is seeking one for the other thumb this year, a sixth ring to tie Michael Jordan and further eclipse Shaq. And with King James likely rocking an all-red LeBron 8 V.2 on X-mas, the juxtaposition continues with this green-on-green Nike Zoom Kobe VI. The tonal colorup is perfectly executed on the ZK6’s scaly Black Mamba-inspired design, and given the timing, it’s hard to dismiss these as the ‘Grinch’ Kobe Six. Have another look in these new photos and stick with Sneaker News for updates on a possible retail release. via joejoecong/kickz-lab
