Patrick Johnson 
Is Kobe Bryant the greatest Laker of all time? The Los Angeles faithful will have to debate that topic for years to come, but it’s worth noting that the Black Mamba did spend every single one of his 20 NBA seasons in the purple and gold. Nike Basketball has been releasing a plethora of awesome Kobe 11 colorways throughout the summer, but it’s great to see the Nike Kobe Venomenon 5 embrace the classic purple and gold color scheme with this latest release.
The Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon 5 turned heads thanks to its wavy midsole unit, icy heel construction with unique diamond-shaped cuts, and premium use of Dynamic Flywire for a silhouette that could be considered a stellar signature model if it weren’t for the fact that the Kobe 11 already existed. The entire package comes equipped for just $120 USD and now with a Court Purple mesh base and yellow branding accents, you can pay tribute to Kobe’s Laker tenure one last time. Check out more detailed photos below and be on the lookout for this pair to arrive at retailers later this month.
Nike Kobe Venomenon 5 “Lakers”
Color: Court Purple/University Gold-White
Style Code: 853939-570
Price: $120
