First Look At The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Lakers”

Part of the "Draft Day" pack.

Andrew Rizzo April 15, 2026

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Kobe Brand has outdone itself with the upcoming Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” pack, a sprawling collection featuring pairs for every franchise that passed on Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft. Now there’s one more to report: a straggler inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that traded up for the phenom and the one Kobe called home for his entire NBA career.

The rest of the “Draft Day” pack sticks to a simple formula, pairing white uppers with a single accent color and insole annotations denoting each team’s draft position. The Kobe 4 Protro “Lakers” breaks from that mold, instead opting for a bold “University Gold/Fierce Purple/White” palette, leather upper, and abstract, marbled outsole.

We should note that Kobe technically went 13th overall to the Charlotte Hornets, and that franchise is still expected to receive its own “Draft Day” colorway. The pack is currently expected to release June 26th, though it’s possible this “Lakers” edition arrives separately. Keep our Sneaker Release Dates page bookmarked for updates.

Nike Kobe 4 Protro University Gold White Fierce Purple Im4325 700 — @prm.cotd

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Mens Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro

SKU: IM4325-700

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RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.