Rooted in Kobe Bryant’s legendary Mamba Mentality, this initiative intertwines his relentless drive for greatness with the cultural significance of Lunar Year 2025—the Year of the Snake.

The rear also features “Mamba Mentality” text alongside the same golden snake design that is seen on the kicks. However, this snake notably sports the five rings that symbolize Kobe’s five ...

During the heyday of Nike Basketball, Bryant toured China almost every single offseason to connect with fans and spread the Mamba Mentality. With the Year of the Snake quickly approaching on the ...

It also includes a golden snake wrapped around its lateral Swoosh, nodding to Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” while also fitting into the Year of the Snake, which begins in late January of 2025 ...

showing a golden snake on a red background. Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team. Another post showed Mamba sending a Happa New ...