Nike is going to make sure that Kobe Bryant’s legacy will continue to live on well after his unfortunate passing. Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) inspired people around the world with his ability on the basketball court and his work ethic off it. Starting Sunday, August 23, Nike will honor Kobe with “Mamba Week,” a week full of programing and retail launches celebrating Bryant’s enduring legacy.
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During Mamba Week, Nike will champion Kobe’s legacy and the Mamba Mentality that so fittingly represents the athlete and the man through three key efforts: providing a $1 million donation to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, amplifying Kobe’s message through the Mamba League and extending Kobe’s legacy of inspiration and innovation through select Kobe products.
Commemorating his legacy within Nike Basketball and beyond is a seasonal footwear collection that spans memorable colorways of the Kobe 5 Protro, in addition to a limited-edition jersey. The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Mamba Week lineup includes the “Big Stage” (8/23), “5x Champ” (8/24), Undefeated “What If” Pack (8/27), and the Girls EYBL (8/29) as well as the LA Lakers City Edition “Black Mamba” Jersey (8/24). See below for a detailed look at what’s to come.
Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Big Stage”
Style Code: CT8014-100
Release Date: August 23, 2020
Price: $180
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Big Stage” celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Kobe’s fifth championship. The Big Stage colorway returns in Protro version while being updated with new tattoo-style detailing of Bryant’s achievements from the 2009-2010 season.
Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5x Champ”
Color: Court Purple/Black-University Gold
Release Date: August 24, 2020
Price: $180
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5x Champ” reinterprets the championship-themed jackets gifted to Kobe after his second and third titles. It comes with a Purple and Black patent leather finish with Gold accents. The insole features a five-star graphic print.
Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What If” Pack
Release Date: August 27, 2020
Price: $180
The Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What If” pays “homage” to the 12 teams that passed on Kobe Bryant during the 1996 NBA draft. One pair combines the team colors from the 12 teams, while the second pair includes colors of the franchise that made the trade, symbolizing the What If? motivation that drove him to outwork his opponents. Both pairs feature gold accents referencing his career championships. The Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What If” Pack will release at Undefeated stores.
Nike Kobe 5 Protro EYBL
Color: Forest Green/Metallic Red Bronze-Speed Yellow-Forest Green
Release Date: August 29, 2020
Price: $180
Inspired by the mythological character Medusa and her ability to freeze onlookers with a single glance, the Kobe 5 Protro EYBL comes in a Green upper, Gold accents and scaled detailing.
Los Angeles Lakers City Edition Jersey Black Mamba
Originally released in 2017 as part of Nike’s Lore Series, and co-signed by Kobe, the Black Mamba-inspired Lakers City Edition uniform returns. The jersey features a faux-snakeskin print, 16 stars on the side panels and the scoop neck from LA’s Showtime-era uniforms. Both of Kobe’s retired numbers, 8 and 24, grace the jersey, an arrangements that symbolizes Kobe’s career and the day dedicated to him impact on the game.
via: Nike
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