Sneaker fans everywhere rejoiced when it was revealed that Kobe Bryant would be working with Tinker Hatfield — the man responsible for designing most, if not all, of Michael Jordan‘s sneakers — on his 11th and final signature shoe.
So now that rumors have surfaced that Jordan Brand may actually be releasing a Kobe Bryant pack come February, fans can’t contain their excitement.
After leaving Adidas in 2002, Kobe enjoyed a full year of sneaker free agency where he was courted by the likes of Nike, Reebok and Jordan Brand. We ultimately know that The Black Mamba signed with Nike and never looked back, but some of his best sneaker moments came during his year of freedom.