For many years, tennis by Kobe Bryant have inspired basketball fans—and sneakers— of all the world. specifically with Nike -because let’s remember that the player had a period in adidas-, Bryant left a revolutionary lineage of tennis for all of us; a vision of sport like no one else had before the opportunity to get creatively involved in the DNA of their kicks. More than two years after the death of Bryanthis legacy, on and off the court, continued to make us wonder what would happen to his powerful design line.
Today, Nike announces a new chapter of collaboration with the surname Bryant. In association with Vanessa – widow of the sports star – the brand hopes that this collaboration will inspire a new generation of athletes and encourage the participation of young people in sports.
“Kobe Bryant means a lot to a lot of us, not just NBA fans, but everyone beyond the game (…) His impact on the growth of the sport, particularly encouraging women and young people to pick him up , endures as one of his deepest and most lasting legacies (…) », says John Donahoe, president and chief executive officer of NIKE, Inc.
However, the intentions of this model do not stop at this. There is a slightly hidden meaning in its design that makes the intention to continue inspiring the youngest even more powerful.
Kobe 6 Proto “Mambacita Sweet 16”
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The last tennis by Kobe Bryant They will honor Gigi Bryant. All proceeds from the shoe will benefit the Sports Foundation Mamba and Mambacita. The design pays homage to both father and daughter, swapping the Lakers’ classic purple and gold color scheme for a colorway black, white and gold reflecting the themes of Kobe’s Mamba Sports Academy; a post-retirement foundation that Kobe dedicated to teaching and encouraging youth through the game of basketball.
