Sneaker News Among the more compelling What If plot-lines in sports history is if Kobe Bryant was never traded from the Charlotte Hornets, the team that originally drafted him, to the Los Angeles Lakers. That proved to be the earth-shattering move in the history of the annual NBA Draft tradition as it changed the course of the two involved franchises in completely different directions.
Rubbing it in the faces of the Charlotte brass, the Kobe “Draft Day” series is a string of Nike Kobe footwear releases with the Hornets colors of light blue, purple, and white. While it did cease after some time, the Kobe “Draft Day” releases were always highly sought after for its significance and for the attractive look (what can we say, the Hornets have great colors).
Originally releasing in May 2010, the Nike Kobe 5 “Draft Day” looks to be returning to stores in Protro form based on this first leaked image. It’s unclear if these are hitting stores later this year or sometime next, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if these released on or around the 2025 NBA Draft.
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