Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant was a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Philadelphia on August 23rd, 1978, he played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, and retired after his final game on April 13th, 2016. Bryant passed away on January 26th, 2020 as a result of a fatal helicopter accident. He was 41 years old.
Just as fans remain extremely dedicated to the late Laker legend, demand for his footwear is at all-time high. Nike’s “Protro” series (a portmanteau of Performance Retro) brought back plenty of iconic Black Mamba models in colorways new and old. Mamba Day in April brought a three-pack of massive releases- the Kobe 8 “Venice Beach,” Kobe 6 “Italian Camo” and Kobe 4 “Philly” all sold out instantly after dropping on the 12th. If you missed out, there’s still plenty of big releases still on the horizon- the Kobe 8 “Mambacita,” (May 1st) Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” (May 31st) and a slew of neutral Kobe 8 Protro releases like the “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” are still on tap for the rest of the year.
Below you’ll find our latest coverage of Bryant’s footwear from Nike and adidas, including new colorways, photos and release dates.
Kobe Bryant
Nike Basketball’s Annual Christmas Celebration Is Almost Here
The NBA’s annual Christmas Day showcase always brings some awesomely festive colorways to Nike Basketball’s signature quartet. Now LeBron, Kobe, KD, and Kyrie are getting...
Four Distinct Themes Of “Fire And Ice” On Nike Basketball’s 2015 Christmas Collection
Today, Nike Basketball has officially unveiled the 2015 Christmas Collection features four of its signature models – the Kobe 10 Elite, LeBron 13, KD 8,...
LeBron, KD, and Kobe Reveal Their Favorite Childhood Toys With Upcoming Nike Releases For Kids
Last week we offered up a first look at the Nike Basketball “Toy” Pack inspired by some retro toys that LeBron, KD, and Kobe loved...
Don’t Forget Kyrie: Here’s The Complete Nike Basketball “Opening Night” Pack
Nike Basketball is honoring Kyrie Irving‘s own double-nickel against the Portland Trailblazers last year with one final Kyrie 1 release. Known formally as the Nike...
Nike Basketball Transforms The LeBron 13, KD 8, & Kobe 10 Into Toys For Kids
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant are back in NBA action with their signature sneakers on full display. Releasing on November 10th in China...
Kobe, KD Back To Their Old Ways In Season Openers
Nike Basketball signature athletes have taken a recent dip in success given untimely injuries over the past couple of seasons to two of their most...
Is This Year’s Nike Basketball “4th Of July” Collection The Best The Holiday’s Ever Seen?
The Fourth of July has become a long-standing and honored tradition in the world of sneakers. During this patriotic time of the year, sneaker brands...
Nike Basketball’s “Independence Day” Collection Arrives Tomorrow
Nike Basketball is celebrating Independence Day with four new stars & stripes takes on their signature silhouettes dropping tomorrow, June 27th. The Nike Kyrie 1...
Celebrate Fourth Of July A Bit Early With Nike Basketball
Those looking to pick up any of Nike Basketball’s celebratory Independence Day sneakers can do so and still have entire week to save up for...