When it comes to shoe collection in the NBA, Houston Rockets veteran P.J. Tucker is the undisputed king. He also has a dedicated loft for his unbelievable collection. His latest sneaker is special, dedicated to his late friend and NBA legend, Kobe Bryant.

The new Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEs are his first own shoes and he wrote a heart-warming message for Kobe on Instagram.

“Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you, man. Wearing your shoes always makes me feel like you’re still here, even if just in spirit. Nah, this isn’t a sad post at all. Today, I’m smiling hard [because] one of my dreams became a reality, and I’m forever grateful for everything, big homie. Thank you. 

#mambaforever”

Kobe Bryant: Remembered through his iconic shoes

After he passed away in January, a lot of players in the league wore Nike Kobes in his honor and had messages dedicated to him written on their shoes as well. Kelly Oubre Jr, Montrezl Harrell, and Wilson Chandler are some of the players who paid tribute to Mamba in this way.

Despite Jordan being famous when it comes to basketball shoes, the most popular choice among the NBA athletes for the 2019-20 season is the Nike Kobe 4 Protro. According to Baller Shoes DB, over 50 players in the league sport them. But Bryant is so popular that he has two more shoes on the list, with the Nike Kobe AD Exodus coming in at #5 and the Nike Kobe AD NXT FF at #14.

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Along with Tucker’s Protro shoes, Nike is also launching the Kobe 5 Protro “5 Rings”, which pays homage to the five titles that Kobe brought to the Staples Center. It is colored in the iconic Lakers’ purple and gold and has multiple graphics and sketches engraved on it as well.

The long-awaited Reebok’s Yellow Toe Question is also around the corner. After being scheduled to release during All-Star Week 2020, his demise a month before put a halt on these plans. But recently, Lakers guard Quinn Cook was spotted wearing it in the bubble.

Kobe will always be remembered by the basketball community, whether it is though shoes, murals, or jerseys. His legacy will live on forever.