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With Kobe Bryant returning to on-court action earlier this week, its only right that we spotlight the Black Mamba’s first Nike signature. Join us as we take a look at the history of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1<\/strong>, in the latest edition of \u00a0Throwback Thursday<\/a>.\u00a0After the video below, flip through the pages below to get a detailed account of how Kobe landed at Nike, and how the Kobe signature line was created.<\/p>\n

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Young Kobe<\/h2>\n

Coming into the 1996 NBA draft many media pundits\u00a0understood that the then teenage phenom, Kobe Bryant garnered the most potential of any prospect. However, potential and immediate impact are two different things, and Kobe would eventually fall to the 13th pick where he would be selected by the Charlotte Hornets. Subsequently, he would be dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac.<\/p>\n

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adidas Signature Line<\/h2>\n

Upon his arrival into the league, Kobe would spurn Nike for adidas as he signed a lucrative 6-year 48-million dollar contract. The tenure would prove to be successful as Kobe grabbed 3 NBA titles and released various adidas signature models.<\/p>\n

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Turmoil Upon\u00a0Arrival<\/h2>\n

During the 2002-2003 NBA season, Kobe Bryant found himself to be a sneaker free agent rocking various iconic models. This trend would not last long as Kobe would eventually sign with the Swoosh, inking\u00a0a 5-year, $40-million contract. Bryant would place the brand in a precarious situation as he was charged with sexual assault only days after the deal. With that adverse situation looming, Nike shelved any talks of a Kobe line in the near future and the Mamba proceeded to rock the Nike Huarache 2k4 and the Nike Huarache 2k5 during that time period. The charges were eventually dismissed, and Kobe’s signature line went on as planned.<\/p>\n

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Memorable Moments in Nike Kobe 1<\/h2>\n

The Nike Zoom Kobe 1 eventually hit retailers prior to the 2005-2006 season, with its stellar design and innovative capabilities, this model would properly launch\u00a0the Kobe line. While the aesthetic features were great, Kobe’s stellar play during that season continued to prop up the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 as he would tally a historic 81 point game during that season. In addition, he also\u00a0provided a memorable playoff performance against the Phoenix Suns in his first signature Nike.<\/p>\n

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Nike Kobe 1 Legacy<\/h2>\n

With the initial release of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 not yet at its ten-year anniversary, the legacy of this particular model still remains in question for some. However, considering the popularity of Bryant’s\u00a0signature line as of late and the Nike Kobe Prelude Pack, it is only a matter of time before we see an wider-scale retro release of the inaugural Kobe model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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