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From slam dunk giant to versatile vet, Kobe Bryant has shined as a star of stars since his first season in the league. Switching shoe sponsors but always sporting something special, Kobe has kept up with and set some of the biggest trends in basketball footwear. Though not playing, we celebrate his sixteenth All-Star selection with a complete history of his kicks from the showcase weekend.
adidas EQT Top Ten 2010
image via Mis ZapasYear: 1997
Event: Rookie Game
Kobe showed his skills in the ’97 Rookie Game, standing out amongst one of the best draft classes ever. Jelly Bean Jr. did his thing by getting buckets in the EQT Top Ten 2010.
adidas EQT Elevation PE
image via bbs.hupu.com image via Johnny De JesusYear: 1997
Event: Slam Dunk Contest
Like Mike, Kobe added to his legacy early by winning the Slam Dunk Contest. Sporting a purple PE of the EQT Elevation, a teenage Kobe became the youngest player to ever take home the title.
adidas KB8
Year: 1998
Event: All-Star Game
It didn’t take long for Kobe to get All-Star votes or a signature shoe. The original KB8 got dressed up for ASG festivities in Bryant’s big stage debut.
adidas Top Ten Supreme
image via blog.163 (*note* picture not from ASG)Year: 2000
Event: All-Star Game
A lockout kept the KB8 sequel from getting ASG shine. Nevertheless, the following season Kobe paid tribute to adidas heritage with the seldom seen Top Ten Supreme.
adidas The Kobe “Sunshine”
image via blog 163 image via Deadstock MeYear: 2001
Event: All-Star Game
Sporting Laker yellow in bright fashion, Kobe Bryant laced up the “Sunshine” colorway of The Kobe for 2001. He led the West squad in scoring with 19 points.
adidas The Kobe II
image via Hoops Habit image via Mis ZapasYear: 2002
Event: All-Star Game
Dropping 31, 5, and 5, Kobe took home his first ASG MVP in The Kobe II. He did so in a Laker colorway in front of a hometown Philly crowd.
Air Jordan 3 “True Blue”
image via Slang Rap DemocracyYear: 2003
Event: All-Star Game
Kobe’s lone season as a sneaker free agent saw him sporting any and every brand. An Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” sighting played perfectly to the throwback jerseys and MJ’s last ASG.
Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k4 “All-Star”
Year: 2004
Event: All-Star Game
Kobe Bryant put up 20 points in his first official All-Star Game with Nike. While he did’t get a signature right away, he was the face of the Huarache 2k4.
Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5 “All-Star” PE
Year: 2005
Event: All-Star Game
The 2005 All-Star Game saw balanced scoring and highlights. Kobe led the West in minutes and assists, staying busy in the Huarache 2k5.
Nike Air Zoom Kobe I “All-Star”
image via Kobe FilesYear: 2006
Event: All-Star Game
The 2006 ASG saw Kobe sport his first signature with Nike. Dressed in white, red, and blue, the Zoom Kobe 1 got laced in league colors.
Nike Air Zoom Kobe II Sheath “All-Star” PE
Kobe Bryant in the Nike Air Zoom Kobe II Sheath “All-Star” PE (photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images via Zimbio) image via Kobe FilesYear: 2007
Event: All-Star Game
Kobe took home his second ASG MVP in his second Nike signature, the Zoom Kobe II Sheath. A 31 point performance saw him surpass Magic Johnson on the all time scoring list for All-Stars.
Nike Zoom Kobe III “All-Star”
image via Inside HoopsYear: 2008
Event: All-Star Game
Due to a torn ligament tear in his pinky, Kobe only played three minutes in the ’08 ASG. Never the less, he busted out a Red/Gold colorway of the Zoom Kobe III.
Nike Zoom Kobe IV “All-Star”
Kobe Bryant in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV “All-Star” (photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images via Zimbio) image via Dime WarsYear: 2009
Event: All-Star Game
Kobe and Shaq joined forces and shared in MVP honors at the 2009 ASG. The Black Mamba did his thing in the desert, putting up a game-high 27 points in the low top Zoom Kobe IV.
Nike Zoom Kobe V “All-Star”
Year: 2010
Event: All-Star Game
Injuries kept Kobe out of the 2010 All-Star Game. Still, the Kobe V released in a celebratory red, wood grain colorway.
Nike Zoom Kobe VI “All-Star”
Kobe Bryant in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “All-Star” (photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images via Zimbio)Year: 2011
Event: All-Star Game
Back in action, Kobe Bryant brought in the most votes and took home the MVP for 2011’s All-Star Game. He did so in a scaly red makeup of the Zoom Kobe VI.
Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Galaxy”
Kobe Bryant in the Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Galaxy” (photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images via Zimbio)Year: 2012
Event: All-Star Game
Despite breaking his nose and getting a concussion, Kobe dropped 27 points and became the all time leader in ASG history in 2011. The out of this world accomplishment came in the “Galaxy” Zoom Kobe VII.
Nike Kobe 8 “Extraterrestrial”
Kobe Bryant in the Nike Kobe 8 “Extraterrestrial” (photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images via Zimbio)Year: 2013
Event: All-Star Game
Continuing the space-inspired theme, Kobe wore an “Extraterrestrial” Kobe 8 in H-Town last weekend. KB24 dropped nine points and handed out eight assists, making some big defensive plays late in the game.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Maestro”
Kobe won’t be playing in the 2014 All-Star Game due to injury, but you can still cop his kicks at select Nike accounts.
