A History of Kobe's Best Sneaker Endorsement Deals

On the heels of Kobe's estate announcing their split with Nike, we made a timeline of Kobe's 25-year long history of sneaker endorsements.

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[newthrash]

Pure legend. My favorite player of all time and i’m grateful as hell that i was at the age where i got to enjoy his entire career, especially as a born and raised Lakers fan.

[KobeKid]

Going to Miss Kobe's Nike line grew up wearing his shoes on the ball court, forever in my heart #MambaForever

[ejpemoney]

Much much respect to Miss Bryant and her decision to do this

[ianazura]

Vanessa is on the Mamba Brand direction. This is one way to make noise to prmote a new brand.. Im a mamba fan forever, ill support wherever this bramd goes.. KBforever

[mrtechnocrate]

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[ChosenOne]

Why do they praise a basketball player as a God?