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Following up their game 2 loss in OKC, the Lakers returned home to Los Angeles for game 3, coming away with a 99-96 win. The Black Mamba led the way with 36 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals while rocking a previously unseen look for his signature kicks – teal laces paired with a white and purple colorway, complete with yellow branding. Checkout some pics from the game and stay tuned to see what Bryant wore in Saturday’s game 4 contest.
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The Staples Center in Los Angeles is an extremely busy arena right now. In addition to hosting back-to-back games in the Lakers vs. Thunder series, the world-class arena is also in the midst of hosting back-to-back games in the Clippers vs. Spurs series and playoff games for the Kings, Los Angeles’ professional hockey team. Additionally, Staples is the center of attention in our Kicks On Court column today. In the first matchup there yesterday, we spotted Nick Young in the “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation. If you recall, this was the very shoe LeBron James played his first NBA game in back in October of 2003, hence the nickname of this shoe. In the second bout, the Black Mamba celebrated Christmas in May by rocking the “Christmas/Cheetah” Kobe VIIs in a loss to the Thunder. You may remember Kobe bringing these out during the first game of the 2011-2012 NBA season on Christmas Day. Nick Young and Kobe Bryant shared the spotlight today, but who rocked the best shoes on court between the two? Let us know in the voting poll below.
Kobe Bryant wearing the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Kobe Bryant sporting the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Kobe Bryant in the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Kobe Bryant wearing the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Nick Young (rear) in the “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation
Nick Young wearing the “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation
Nick Young spotted prior to Game 3 of the Clippers vs. Spurs series with his “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation
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The Staples Center in Los Angeles is an extremely busy arena right now. In addition to hosting back-to-back games in the Lakers vs. Thunder series, the world-class arena is also in the midst of hosting back-to-back games in the Clippers vs. Spurs series and playoff games for the Kings, Los Angeles’ professional hockey team. Additionally, Staples is the center of attention in our Kicks On Court column today. In the first matchup there yesterday, we spotted Nick Young in the “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation. If you recall, this was the very shoe LeBron James played his first NBA game in back in October of 2003, hence the nickname of this shoe. In the second bout, the Black Mamba celebrated Christmas in May by rocking the “Christmas/Cheetah” Kobe VIIs in a loss to the Thunder. You may remember Kobe bringing these out during the first game of the 2011-2012 NBA season on Christmas Day. Nick Young and Kobe Bryant shared the spotlight today, but who rocked the best shoes on court between the two? Let us know in the voting poll below.
Kobe Bryant wearing the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Kobe Bryant sporting the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Kobe Bryant in the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Kobe Bryant wearing the “Christmas” Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Nick Young (rear) in the “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation
Nick Young wearing the “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation
Nick Young spotted prior to Game 3 of the Clippers vs. Spurs series with his “First Game” Nike Air Zoom Generation
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Kobe Bryant is now 3-for-3 with his Kobe VII player exclusives in the Lakers vs. Thunder series. In last night’s Game 3, the Black Mamba pulled out yet another colorway of his seventh signature shoe; this particular pair will probably raise eyebrows more than the others. Sure, it features a typical Lakers-esque color scheme with a mainly white base and minimal purple and yellow accents, but Bryant incorporated green laces in this PE. What’s your thoughts on the green laces in these Kobe VIIs? What do you think is the significance of the green laces? View these shoes plus more, worn by Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Rajon Rondo and others, in today’s edition of Kicks On Court.
Also, stay tuned later today to hear from Ty Lawson about his top Kicks On Court moments, and get the rundown of Gilbert Arenas’ top moments in today’s Kicks On Court Weekly Recap.
Kobe Bryant posting up in a new Nike Zoom Kobe VII PE with green laces
Kobe Bryant wearing a new Nike Zoom Kobe VII PE with green laces
Kobe Bryant defending in a new Nike Zoom Kobe VII PE with green laces and Derek Fisher wearing the adidas adiZero Crazy Light Low
Kobe Bryant sporting a new Nike Zoom Kobe VII PE with green laces
Kevin Durant and James Harden in a Nike Zoom KD IV PE and a Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Low PE, respectively
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Down 2-0, but the Series shifts back to Los Angeles. Laker nation, does Kobe have what it takes to lead his team to a comeback and possibly tie the series in the next two games? Game 3 tips off tonight at the Staples Center, so hopefully a win will have you back on the Kobe VII wagon as the Concord/Cool Grey drops tomorrow at Nike Basketball retailers. There are still a few more Kobe VIIs to go, like the Blue/Red Poison Dart Frog, the ‘What The Kobe’, and the wild ‘Leopard’ joints, but if you like the more subdued, team-based colorways, these are the perfect selection for casual basketball. Hit up your local Nike Basketball retailer tomorrow, or cop a pair right now from yellownsxt on eBay.
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One of last year’s most sought after limited releases was the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “FC Barcelona” Pack. This twosome of eye-catching Kobe colorways incorporates cues from both the home and away jerseys of the legendary football club. Today marks the one year anniversary of this limited pack that released solely at European retailers.
Were you able to get your hands on the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “FC Barcelona” Pack last year? How do these two colorways compare to other Nike Zoom Kobe VI releases? Lastly, was this one of your favorite releases of 2011? Let us know in the comment section below.
Earlier this month, Pacers players Dahntay Jones and Paul George expressed their undeniable love for Kobes in our Kicks On Court Weekly Recap. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that both of these players were the first to wear the “Home” and “Away” Kobe VII Elites on court. In yesterday’s Game 3 of the Pacers vs. Heat series, Dahntay Jones wore the “Home” Kobe VII Elite, which features a predominately white colored base with minimal metallic gold detailing. Did you purchase or pass on these last month? View these kicks plus more, worn by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and others, below.
RELATED: My 5: Dahntay Jones’ Sneaker Rotation
Dahntay Jones wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe VII Elite “Home”
Dahntay Jones attacking the rim in the Nike Zoom Kobe VII Elite “Home”
Nick Young in the “Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One
Kawhi Leonard dunking in the Air Jordan 12 Low “Black Patent”
Norris Cole in a Nike LeBron 9 PE
Dwyane Wade shooting in a Jordan Fly Wade 2 EV PE
Dwyane Wade’s Jordan Fly Wade 2 EV PE
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Kobe will need to bounce back against the Thunder for Game 2 if he wants to keep this series competitive because thus far, the Thunder have the Lakers outmatched in almost every category. But don’t underestimate the Black Mamba, who has demonstrated a killer instinct and can become one of the most unstoppable forces from time to time. Kobe’s been bouncing back and forth between the Kobe VII Supreme and the higher-grade Elite in the Playoffs, but perhaps he’ll go with this Saturday’s release of the Concord/Cool Grey to mix it up a bit. The Lakers are indeed in dire need for some change, so hopefully a wardrobe change is all Kobe needed to get a different outlook on the game. More of this colorway below, so take a look and expect them this Saturday at Nike Basketball retailers like Social Status or right now on eBay.
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Also set for a release this upcoming weekend is the Concord/White-Cool Grey-Del Sol colorway of the Black Mamba’s signature Nike Kobe 7.
With the lone hit of Del Sol appearing on the drop-in “Play Fast” midsole, the kicks see a black TPU upper and matching outsole with grey leather accents and grey midsole hits while Concord appears on the tongue and inner lining. Capping off the look are white accents on the Swoosh and external heel counter.
The kicks drop this Saturday, May 19, for 0 at Nike Basketball retailers like Social Status.
Now available over on eBay is an unreleased weartest sample of the Nike Zoom Kobe 6.
Decked out in black and white, the kicks clearly resemble the final release version of the Kobe signature, but come sans external heel counter with the snakeskin-like scales extending across the entirety of the upper.
If you’re interested in adding these to your collection, hit up the identitiesrevealed listing now.
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off last night in game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with OKC leading from start to finish, ultimately coming away with a 119-90 win. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists while lacing up a yellow and black “Play Fast” PE of his signature Kobe 7, similar to the System Supreme PE we saw yesterday.
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“What the Kobe?!” is an expression fairly close to what Laker fans have been feeling as their team narrowly avoided defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, but the Black Mamba wore decidedly calmer sneakers for the first round than the wild animal-printed color study with that nickname. Instead of Cheetahs or Wolves or Poison Dart Frogs, Kobe has opted for the simple yet effective PE colorups on the Nike Zoom Kobe VII Supreme. Pictured above is a brand new offering in that same Elite-ish style, a two-toned Zoom Kobe 7 player exclusive that looks right at home as an ‘Away’ style juxtaposed against a white ‘Home’ edition. Check them out in greater detail below, let us know which you’d be more likely to replicate on NIKEiD and stick with Sneaker News for more 2012 playoff kicks in our NBA Feet feature. Photos: betovision
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