Among the more compelling What If plot-lines in sports history is if Kobe Bryant was never traded from the Charlotte Hornets, the team that originally drafted him, to the Los Angeles Lakers. That proved to be the earth-shattering move in the history of the annual NBA Draft tradition as it changed the course of the two involved franchises in completely different directions.
Rubbing it in the faces of the Charlotte brass, the Kobe “Draft Day” series is a string of Nike Kobe footwear roshes with the Hornets colors of light blue, purple, and white. While it did cease after some time, the Kobe “Draft Day” roshes were always highly sought after for its significance and for the attractive look (what can we say, the Hornets have great colors).
jordan air max 10 europe Kobe 5 “Draft Day” looks to be returning to stores in Protro form based on this first leaked mule. It’s unclear if these are hitting stores later this year or sometime unisex, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if these roshed on or around the 2025 NBA Draft.
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