The inspiration Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had with his determination and play on the court goes without saying. What became apparent during retirement and since Bryant’s tragic death is how much he also inspired off of it as well.
Specifically when it comes to footwear. Bryant’s signature line with Nike continued with regular releases in full earnest even after he retired. There was a shift with the introduction of Protro models — as Bryant’s older signature shoes were updated with new technology for a re-release.
As for other players, Kyrie Irving also drawn from Bryant’s signature line for colorways of shoes in his namesake, and now so too has Dwyane Wade.