Here's How Nike Is Celebrating Kobe Bryant for Mamba Week

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Price: $180

When: Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2:00 p.m. EST

Where: SNKRS and at select retailers

What You Need to Know: This year will mark the 10-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant capturing his fifth NBA title, and to celebrate, Nike is reimagining the sneakers he wore on the court with the release of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Big Stage." The shoe combines the original home and away "Big Stage" Kobe 5 colorways but is updated with tattoo-inspired details featuring some of Bryant's notable achievements from the '09-'10 season.

Price: $180

When: Monday, Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m. EST

Where: SNKRS and at select retailers

What You Need to Know: As a nod to the championship-themed jackets that Kobe Bryant was seen wearing after his second and third NBA championships, this Nike Kobe 5 Protro "5X Champ" wears the Los Angeles Lakers' team colors with a textured purple upper paired with black with gold accents.

Price: $120

When: Monday, Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m. EST

Where: SNKRS and at select retailers

What You Need to Know: Celebrating Kobe Bryant Day, Nike is bringing back the "Black Mamba"-inspired Los Angeles Lakers City Edition jersey that was originally introduced in 2017. It dons a tonal black snakeskin print with 8 gracing the front and 24 on the back— the two numbers worn during his Hall-of-Fame career.

Price: $N/A

When: Thursday, Aug. 27

Where: Undefeated.com and at Undefeated stores

What You Need to Know: Los Angeles-based sneaker boutique Undefeated is participating in the "Mamba Week" celebrations by introducing its own Nike Kobe 5 Protro "What If?" pack, recalling the day that Kobe Bryant got drafted in June 1996. The pair on the left sports a bevy of colors that may look out of place at first, but are inspired by the team colors of the twelve NBA franchises that passed on Bryant in the draft. The style on the right dons the colors of the Charlotte Hornets, who selected Bryant before eventually trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Price: $225

When: Thursday, Aug. 27

Where: Nike.com and at select retailers

What You Need to Know: Before finishing off his elusive career wearing the number 24, Kobe Bryant donned the number 8 across his chest of his Los Angeles Lakers' uniform. In celebration of "Mamba Week," Nike is releasing this Authentic version of his jersey in its iconic purple and gold hues on Aug. 27.

Price: $180

When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10:00 a.m. EST

Where: SNKRS and at select retailers

What You Need to Know: Greek mythology’s Medusa serves as the inspiration behind this Kobe 5 Protro "Girls EYBL,” and her ability to freeze onlookers similar to how young female athletes can freeze defenders with a single glance. The pair sports a dark pine green color scheme with scale detailing printed throughout the upper, and co-branding stamped on the tongue.