New York Star Opens Up on How Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Inspired His Baseball Career While Dripping Kobe’s in Los Angeles at the MLB All-Star Game

As one of the best players in the world of basketball, Kobe Bryant played exclusively for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout his career. His achievements in the NBA range from being one of the best shooting guards to winning various championships. 

In his career, this star has made a mark in the NBA and left a legacy known as “The Mamba Mentality”. Due to the fact that his contribution to the sports world has inspired and motivated many athletes across sports. 

Besides basketball players being inspired by him, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is also a huge fan. In the same way as Bryant, Judge was seen wearing Bryant’s sneakers during batting practice for the MLB Home Run Derby recently. Before Bryant passed away, Nike released several shoes with performance-based features.

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The sneakers are Nike Kobe 5 Protros in the ‘5x Champ’ color scheme. The internet is flooded with several picture-grabbing headlines. Fans are really enjoying the way Judge wore his favorite sneakers in honor of the late legend. On social media, he is trending with these pictures. 

Through his sports legacy, Kobe Bryant has inspired countless people

The fact that Aaron Judge demonstrates respect and shows how much Bryant’s legacy inspires him is not the first time. Interestingly, he also spoke recently about the impact the Mamba Mentality has had on his growth.

According to Judge: “The Mamba mentality is something that I strive to do every single night,” he said on All-Star Workout day. “It helps me lock in when I play the game. I tap into that other side of things. I can shift between Aaron and No. 99. You kind of make that shift.”

Judge added the lasting impact Kobe Bryant continues to have on him, saying, “I still watch his highlights, still watch his interviews to this day.”

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Throughout his career, Bryant has inspired a lot of people and contributed significantly to the world of sports. In your opinion, what do you think of Aaron Judge’s sneakers? Let us know in the comments below.