Lakers News: Nike Kobe 4 Sneakers Set To Return In 2023

Some throwback Black Mamba kicks are en route.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star shooting guard Kobe Bryant may no longer be with us, but thankfully that hasn't stopped a steady flow of his world-class footwear from being released and reissued in the three years since his tragic January 2020 passing.

Steve Jaconetta of Sole Retriever writes that the deceased Hall of Famer's fourth signature shoe, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro, will be unveiled on May 1st, 2023 in a fresh white, black metallic gold, and bright emerald colorway.

Jaconetta notes that this marks the first Kobe 4 Protro in a while. The sneaker will retail for $180. 

It's been a big year for throwback Kobes. Another old-school Bryant shoe, the Adidas Kobe Bryant Crazy 1, was just issued in a new Lakers-themed purple colorway.

During a decorated 20-year career with LA, Bryant helped bring the Lakers to seven NBA Finals, winning five. He was named the Finals MVP during LA's last two victories, in 2009 and 2010. Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, the 2008 league MVP, a 15 All-NBA Team honoree, and a 12-time All-Defensive Teamer. He also led the NBA in scoring twice. He boasts career averages of 25 points on .447/.329/.837 shooting splits, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals.