Kobe Bryant's Greatest Sneaker Moments

Kobe's always had a killer instinct... in dope kicks.

Aug 23, 2011
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It's hard to believe today Kobe Bryant turns 33 years old — more importantly he has spent almost half of his life in the NBA as one of the top off-guards in the leagues’ history. The fact is the son of former 76er Joe “Jellybean” Bryant has been nationally recognized since his days at Lower Merion High School outside of Philly and taking pop-singer Brandy to prom didn’t hurt his rep either. At 17 years old he was drafted 13th overall by the Hornets and traded just days later to the Lakers for flop-king Vlade Divac. You know the rest — an 81 point game, 13 All-Star appearances, five rings, two sneaker deals, and a MVP award later, the Black Mamba has cemented his place as one of the NBA's all-time greats. Click here as we take a look at Kobe Bryant’s Greatest Sneaker Moments. 

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adidas Triple Threat Mid

Year: 1996

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adidas The Four

Year: 1996

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Champion Basketball Shoe

Year: 1996

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adidas EQT Top Ten 2010

Year: 1996

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adidas EQT Top Ten 2010

Year: 1996

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adidas EQT Elevation 

Year: 1997

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adidas EQT Elevation

Year: 1997

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adidas KB8

Year: 1998

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adidas KB8 II

Year: 1999

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2000

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2000

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

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adidas Superstar 2G

Year: 2002

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adidas The KOBE TWO "Flag"

Year: 2002

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adidas The KOBE TWO

Year: 2002

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Nike Air Flight Huarache "PE"

Year: 2003

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Nike Air Force 1 Mid

Year: 2002

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Air Jordan III "True Blues"

Year: 2003

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Air Jordan VIII "PE"

Year: 2003

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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Year: 2004

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Year: 2004

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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Year: 2005

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Year: 2005

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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K5

Year: 2005

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Year: 2005

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Nike Zoom Kobe I

Year: 2006

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Nike Zoom Kobe II

Year: 2007

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Nike Zoom Kobe II

Year: 2007

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Nike Zoom Kobe III

Year: 2008

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Nike Zoom Kobe III

Year: 2008

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Nike Zoom Hyperdunk Olympic PE

Year: 2008

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Gradient Lakers Home"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV "White/Grey-Purple"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Black/Gold"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV "All-Star"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Finals Edition - Home"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Finals Edition - Away"

Year: 2009

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Air Jordan 1 "Royal/Black"

Year: 2009

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NIke Zoom Kobe V "Away"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "White/Black-Purple"

Year: 2009

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "MLK Tribute"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "Bruce Lee"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "Kid Hollywood"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "Big Stage - Home"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "Ink"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe VI "Black/Purple"

Year: 2011

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Nike Zoom Kobe "Blue Camo"

Year: 2011

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