Nike Kobe 5 Protro "5 Rings" Revealed: Photos

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This Nike Kobe 5 Protro pays homage to Kobe's five championships.

Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest legends to ever step on a basketball court. During his long career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant was able to win five championships and is now in the top-five list for most point all-time. Needless to say, Bryant's legacy is going to live on forever and his fans will always remember the incredible accomplishments he set out for himself. Aside from the court, Bryant was also a massive success in the sneaker world thanks to his signature line with Nike. The Nike Kobe 5 was one of his most popular sneakers and in 2020, Nike has been releasing plenty of dope retros.

The latest Nike Kobe 5 Protro to be shown off is this gorgeous purple and gold "5 Rings" offering which, you guessed it, is a nod to all of the titles he won with the Lakers. The shoe has a mostly purple upper while the gold details on the toe box reveal some inscribed words that reference his championships. Overall, it's a gorgeous sneaker that Kobe fans will surely be excited to get their hands on.

So far, a release date has yet to be announced so stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you. As always, let us know what you think, in the comments below.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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