What do you get the man with his own line of basketball shoes? For the Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, the answer was simply: more shoes.
But these are far from just any kicks. On Friday in Toronto for All-Star Weekend, Jordan Brand President Larry Miller presented Kobe Bryant with a full set of the 30 shoes that compose the Air Jordan line.
Named after Bryant’s friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand considered the collection a retirement gift right before the Lakers legend’s final All-Star Game.
“The Jordan Brand is about more than basketball, it’s about leaving a legacy and honoring those who have left a legacy,” Miller said. “Tonight the brand was able to honor one of the game’s great players and the legacy that he created.”
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Each sneaker in Bryant’s gift came in white, including the Air Jordan III and Air Jordan VIII — worn by Bryant on the court in 2002-03 — which featured purple and gold accents.
Bryant was also given a matching set in all black, which will be auctioned off for charity. The bidding begins on eBay on Saturday at 9 a.m. PT and continues for 24 hours.
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