Aaron Hope 
The choice to make LeBron James’ 2012 NBA All-Star sneaker the same as his ‘Galaxy/Big Bang’ colorup has some sneakerheads confused, given that their red tones are typically associated with the Western Conference. Perhaps Nike Basektball’s plans come into a clearer focus now that we have evidence of another universe-expanding release, one that we’ll have to see if Kobe Bryant breaks out at the ’12 ASG in Orlando. But no matter where the Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Big Bang’ pops up, it’s bound to create a world of interest orbiting your feet, this intergalactic colorway applying a pattern similar to that found on the ‘Big Bang’ LeBron 9’s sockliner and the ‘Galaxy’ Air Foamposite One, to the ZK7’s Flywire-reinforced TPU upper as well as the sockliner and ‘Play Fast’ cushioning setup. Will we see a third such look for Kevin Durant’s Zoom KD IV, or maybe even something similar from the Air Jordan 2012 or one of Jordan Brand’s other big three signatures? If so, you’d have to expect the diamond badge insignia replicated with a personalized symbol for each, just as LeBron’s featured a lion and Kobe’s comes with a snake wrapping the globe. All of that will surely become obvious within the next six weeks or so, so click through to see the first ‘Big Bang’ Zoom Kobe VII photos in the meantime and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via Marquee Sole
