There's no question that Kobe Bryant's influence is felt throughout this current generation of NBA players and the next to come.
Look no further than the feet of players during the 2020 NBA Playoffs.
Turn literally any game on and you'll see at least one player in a pair of Kobe's. From soon-to-release "Protros" to player edition (PE) colourways and a few pairs from the archives, these players have just about all bases covered.
As his birthday tips of "Mamba Week," we take a look at a number of players paying homage to the Black Mamba with their sneaker selection.
Kobe IV Norman Powell, Kobe IV Protro "Playoff Pack"
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Evan Fournier, Kobe IV Protro "FTB"
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kobe V Protro "Chaos" and Anthony Davis, Kobe V Protro "Undefeated 'Unlucky 13'"
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They've been bringing the heat, too.
Allie Quigley, Kobe IV PE
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