Kobe Bryant sneakers via his Nike Kobe line have been scarce since the untimely passing of the legendary NBA superstar, even at one point looking as if we were no longer going to receive new releases. Fortunately for sneakerheads and Kobe fans, Vanessa Bryant was able to reach an agreement with The Swoosh to continue the line. Although we have only seen one colorway release since this new agreement, it looks like we are set for more in the future with news coming via Sham Charania that Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has reached an agreement with Nike to continue being the face of the Nike Kobe line.
Often spotted in player exclusives, previously released, and upcoming colorways, DeRozan has been a longtime fan of the Nike Kobe line as he grew up watching Bryant play during his childhood in Compton. Even the Black Mamba himself enjoyed seeing him play in his kicks as DeRozan once told a story of how the Lakers legend was “mad as a motherf–cker” when the then-Toronto Raptors player was facing Bryant and the Lakers, deciding to swap out his usual Kobe sneakers for a pair of Jordan 10s.
Details on what this “featured face” deal entails are scarce, though this does indicate that in the future we should receive more colorways within the iconic basketball-ready line and expect DeRozan to rock upcoming pairs this upcoming NBA season. For more updates on the Nike Kobe line and more in the sneaker and streetwear world, keep it locked to our Twitter andMobile App. Looking for a full rundown on the Kobe sneaker? Check out our Kobe Buyers Guide and our Nike Kobe Release Date page for the latest upcoming releases.
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