Description
Kicking off the new pair, the sneaker has been equipped with a mostly-white presentation. symbolizing the home uniform, while accents of purple and gold are elegantly spotlighted on the heels and Swooshes. The purple Swoosh branding on the sides complements the gold Kobe logo on the tongue, showcasing a blend of Lakers pride and Bryant’s signature style. With its lightweight build and responsive cushioning, the Kobe 8 Protro “Lakers Home” not only captures the essence of Bryant’s legacy but also offers peak performance on the court.
About Kobe Bryant
- In 1996, 17-year-old Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets. He didn’t play a single game with that team, though, as he immediately got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac, the Californian team’s center during that time.
- Kobe never lost a game while playing for Team USA. By the end of his US career, he had won 36 games, 16 of which were in the Olympics.
- Aside from English, Kobe was also fluent in Italian, which he learned while living in Italy as a child.
- Kobe also learned to speak Spanish by watching telenovelas with his Mexican-American wife and mother-in-law.
- Kobe and his wife Vanessa had four daughters: Natalia, Gianna, Bianka, and Capri.
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