Anthony Davis Explains How He Honored Kobe & MJ During Title Run

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Anthony Davis was wearing a special pair of sneakers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Anthony Davis fulfilled a lifelong dream just a couple of weeks ago as he was able to win his first-ever NBA championship. It's a moment that every single player dreams of and Davis was able to fully realize this goal upon joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Alongside LeBron James, AD was simply spectacular and was a driving factor as to why this team was able to go all the way and win the big prize at the end of the year.

In Game 6, fans noticed he was wearing an interesting-looking sneaker. During an interview with Aaron Dodson and Nick DePaula of The Undefeated, Davis spoke about the shoe which paid homage to both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. As you can see in the photo below, the shoe was a Nike Kobe 5 Protro with a Chicago Bulls colorway. Of course, Davis is from Chicago, which is why he felt adding MJ into the mix was appropriate.

Anthony Davis Explains How He Honored Kobe & MJ During Title Run
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“I’m more of ‘wow’ guy when it comes to shoes,” Davis said. “I want them to stand out. I wanted bright colors. It felt great to represent Chicago in a Kobe 5 – two GOATs. It was a great moment.”

Following the passing of Kobe Bryant, it felt as though everyone in the NBA started to wear Kobe sneakers as a way to pay homage to his legacy. Numerous players on the Lakers did just that and in the end, it turned out to be a good luck charm.

Anthony Davis Explains How He Honored Kobe & MJ During Title Run
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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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