Nike Kobe Bryant

Love him or hate him, Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the best players in NBA history. The self-proclaimed "Black Mamba" is not only one of the best scorers the league has ever seen, he's also one of its best defenders, earning All-NBA and All-Defensive honors multiple times. He's also a proven winner, winning five championships (as of 2011), and has made numerous clutch shots to cement his reputation as one of the best closers in the league. His signature line from Nike focuses mostly on lightweight performance, starting from Nike Huarache 2K4, 2K5, and later Zoom Kobe I, II, and III. Starting from Zoom Kobe IV, Kobe and Nike took lightweight to another level, incorporating elements of soccer cleats into the creation of low top sneakers for basketball that provides ample protection for your ankles. The Flywire technology was also utilized to create flexibility and decrease weight.