NBA stars and their kicks are the centers of attraction and conversation within the fan world.? There are very few NBA stars who have a sneaker against their name. That’s the reason having one is a matter of pride for the player and their fans. The Late Kobe Bryant was one of the towering figures of the sport. Anything related to him is a worthy collection for him and the fans of the sport. So, when a leading sports and apparel brand announced a Kobe Bryant shoe, the NBA world was stunned – and of course, excited.
The number of years that this product was first visible to the public is a cause of conversation as well. The shoes first appeared on the court back in 2002 – a good 11 years ago.
Kobe Bryant had endorsement deals with some of the best brands
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Fans were pleasantly surprised when the competitor brand Reebok announced a Kobe Bryant shoe. During his time, Kobe, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, had endorsements with Adidas, Spalding, Mcdonald’s, Upper Deck, FerreroSpA and Nintendo. So, he did have a shoe from Adidas, the Equipment KB8. Kobe had also signed up for a five-year deal with Nike.
The shoes are all set to drop on the official website on June 14. The shoes are classy, white in color with a purple sole that’s bound to catch the eyes of every collector out there. The sole has a special message for the fans who ship these knicks – only the strong survive. Reebok really got their flag waving in the NBA world when they signed up with Shaquille O’Neal.? According to Nice Kicks, a Kobe Bryant edition, the Reebok Answer IV shoe will return.
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Will fans ship a Kobe Bryant shoe now?
The world lost one of the most talented players in the world when Kobe perished in a helicopter crash, but not before creating a legacy that’s bound to remain intact among NBA players and fans for years to come. Kobe had several endorsements during his time, and fans didn’t waste a moment buying up stuff that was a Kobe Bryant endorsement. Here’s hoping they keep shipping!
Some accounts already had things to say about the announcement. Some reactions are:
“Legendary”
“FA kobe was awesome”
“got these marked on the calendar“
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“need these for next season”
“got a pair in the mail”
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With this, fans will have a throwback moment of their favorite NBA star. They maybe have one more collectible to remind them of the epic court sports battles that Kobe had back in the day.
Will you be willing to fork out cash for a piece of nostalgia that’s an authentic Bryant shoe? Tell us in the comments!