Kobe is the only player in NBA history to have two retired jerseys on the same team. He got there via unending focus on the game, and the Kobe 8 Protro 'Court Purple' is inspired by his in-season flow. Numbers 8, 24 and 2—the jerseys worn by Kobe and his daughter Gianna—repeat boldly in Court Purple across the white mesh upper. The arched midfoot plate brings added support and stability, making the Kobe 8 Protro a mainstay at all levels of play. The design is finished off with an embroidered Swoosh, Kobe's signature, and his iconic "Sheath" logo (all in Court Purple) to honour his legendary mindset and continuing legacy.
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Jalen Pickett
Jordan Goodwin
Kate Martin
Will Richard
Yago dos Santos
Brandon Miller
Jordan Hawkins
Sander Raieste
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Kate Martin wore Nike Kobe 8 Protro Court Purple sneakers on 2025-06-17 (Valkyries vs Wings).