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Game recognize game, and Kobe Bryant has never been an exception. A student of an array of greats in a number of arenas, Kobe’s never been afraid to emulate the legends but also pave his own lane. The recently released Nike Kobe 9 sees the Black Mamba walking the walk once again, offering a breakthrough design that is both a visual oddity and progressive on the performance front.
At a recent Nike Vault event, Kobe Bryant discussed the inspiration for two upcoming inspirations for the Kobe 9: the Air Jordan 3 and Michael Jackson. The AJ3 was a favorite for Kobe during his sneaker sabbatical on court and a model he’s been seen rocking off court. Conversely, the King of Pop and Kobe also have history and an assumed admiration for each others talent. Stay tuned to Snkrs Day for photos and information on these upcoming colorways.
Source: Kicksologists
