There’s no better way to ring in the Year of the Snake than with Kobe Bryant. The Mamba’s sneaker legacy has carried on well since his estate re-partnered with Nike back in 2022 to revive the late athlete’s iconic footwear line.

The Lunar New Year-themed collection is also joined by the Kobe 6 Protro "All-Star 2.0" and the return of the Kobe 9 Elite Protro "Masterpiece."

The upcoming Lunar New Year-themed Kobe 5 releases are part of a larger Nike "Year of the Mamba" footwear and apparel collection that will drop soon. We've already learned that the "Eggplant" Kobe 5 will kick off the drops on Thursday,

NBA legend Kobe Bryant enjoyed global popularity. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was beloved in all corners of the world, perhaps nowhere more so than in China. During the heyday of Nike Basketball, Bryant toured China almost every single offseason to connect with fans and spread the Mamba Mentality.