Kobe Bryant tragically passed away earlier this year and as many already know, it came as a huge shock to the basketball community. At the time, Bryant's sneakers began gaining value on the resale market, and to make sure they weren't capitalizing off of Kobe's passing, Nike opted to delay all of their future Kobe releases until further notice. While there have been plenty of teasers dropping here and there, there has been very little in the way of actual release information, until now.
This week, Nike confirmed that it will begin to release Kobe sneakers again, just in time for "Mamba Week" which is going to begin on Sunday, August 23rd. There are three Nike Kobe 5 Protros scheduled for that week, including the "Big Stage" on August 23rd, "Lakers" on August 24th, and "EYBL" on August 29th. Each colorway is extremely unique and if you're a fan of the basketball legend, then these are certainly going to be some must-cops.
Let us know in the comments below, which colorway is your favorite. Also, be sure to keep it locked to HNHH as we will make sure to keep you updated on any new releases.
Nike Confirms Kobe Bryant Sneakers Are Coming Back
Image via Nike (EYBL)
Nike Confirms Kobe Bryant Sneakers Are Coming Back
Image via Nike (Lakers)
Nike Confirms Kobe Bryant Sneakers Are Coming Back
Image via Nike (Big Stage Parade)
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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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