Kobe Bryant was known for a number of things on and off the court during his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
His signature shoes with Nike are just one of those countless things that brought him to the level of superstardom that he achieved. The Nike Zoom Kobe 4 is one of the most well-known and frequently purchased sneakers in league history, and it came from the first-ever sneaker free agency.
Bryant started his career with Adidas as they offered him a six-year deal right out of high school to avoid missing out on him the way they did Michael Jordan.