Years after Kobe Bryant’s untimely demise, Vanessa Bryant announced a new partnership with Nike. The initial contract expired in 2018, and the company failed to reach an agreement with Vanessa. That being said, fans along with NBA stars like Devin Booker seem reasonably excited about the new partnership.
Bryant’s shoes are popular among NBA fans and have often been worn by players as a tribute or promotion.
Today is a great day ♾ pic.twitter.com/lxnQCxGzJ1
— Book (@DevinBook) March 24, 2022
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Booker?whose idol was Kobe Bryant?recently shared and promoted the new Bryant-Nike deal himself. Unsurprisingly, Booker’s tweet generated excitement amongst fans.
Fans are excited over Devin Booker’s recent tweet
Booker’s tweet about the new Nike deal was subtle. The Phoenix Suns star mentioned it was a great day while adding a photo of the logos together.
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https://twitter.com/earnsy602/status/1507160832035094559?s=20&t=Fu5MjAemHjoO272pCcq7XQ
Dbook, any insight if the public will get access to your player exclusive colorways? I need this pair to hoop in 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/YPM77y04fc
— Carlito Brigante (@OldFashioned_B) March 24, 2022
@IamKDiddy @damienbarling ,being sneaker guys, ya’ll excited for this as much as I am?!
— herbasaurus (@bigherb916) March 25, 2022
when is the signature shoe coming
— Khiz (@KhizHoop) March 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/Semprahh/status/1507136814011797513?s=20&t=Fu5MjAemHjoO272pCcq7XQ
Yooooo Finally a Book Shoe? pic.twitter.com/zYnWXQNzJT
— Rusty Shackleford (@RustySh11142330) March 24, 2022
How about a shoe with your signature on it💥 #ValleyProud
— ✨Lisa Renée✨ (@lisarblomquist) March 24, 2022
Fans, however, started contemplating about a signature show that Booker could release. In collaboration with the brand, of course. The 25-year-old’s signature shoe seems to be in demand, especially as fans flooded replies with demands for one.
Some even mentioned Booker’s performance this season, which might lead the Suns to a title later this year. Paired with a signature shoe of his own, this could be the biggest year or season in Booker’s career.
Signed shoes w/message, "Be legendary" from Kobe Bryant to Booker #SunsVsLakers pic.twitter.com/v8bmT3Jkjs
— Craig Grialou (@CraigAZSports) March 24, 2016
Furthermore, Booker has often spoken about Bryant. In fact, Booker owns some signed shoes by Bryant as well. The white pair has ‘Be Legendary’ written on them as a message. With the way the Suns are performing this season, Booker seems to have taken Bryant’s message seriously.
Of course, they were most excited about Nike and Vanessa Bryant’s announcements. Not only does it cater to a good cause, but will also help fans get their hands on Bryant’s shoes.
More about Vanessa’s deal with Nike
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According to the new deal, fans will be able to buy Bryant and Gianna products for years. “Nike (is) donating 100% of the net proceeds yearly for Gianna?s shoes to our?Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation,” Vanessa Bryant wrote. “I am also grateful that Nike and I will work together to establish a youth basketball center in Southern California that will share the Mamba Mentality with youth athletes for generations to come.”
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This deal not only honors Kobe but also Gianna, who was on the helicopter, along with Bryant. Since their passing away, Vanessa has done everything in her power to honor her loved ones. Fans have always shown immense support, be it an Instagram post or a deal with Nike.
That being said, do you think Devin Booker will collaborate with the brand and Vanessa? Let us know in the comments below.