Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Wizenard" Is Inspired by Kobe Bryant's First Novel

Since retiring from the NBA in 2016, Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant has tried his hand at several other endeavors, one of which -- assisting with novels for young adults -- has provided inspiration for Nike's Kobe 4 Protro "Wizenard." Bryant's New York Times-bestselling book series is based around the transformative power of basketball and mixes fantasy with reality, so this rework of an influential Nike Basketball silhouette provides a colorful, whimsical look.The upper takes the Wizenard...