Barcelona’s 2025/26 away kit pays tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a bold snakeskin design, Lakers-inspired colours.

When Kobe Bryant retired in 2016, he was one of the highest-paid players in NBA history, bringing in more than $320 million in career earnings. However, that was just one source of his income.

The 1st shoe to release in the new Kobe & Nike partnership will honor his daughter Gianna, who would have turned 16 on May 1, 2022 “The Kobe 6 Protro ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’ will honor Gigi Bryant.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Bulls guard Michael Jordan during a free-throw attempt at the United Center in Chicago, Dec. 17, 1997. The Bulls won, 104-83.

Kobe missed 16 games in his farewell season, which was reasonable given his battle wounds. George was keeping track, so he knew Bryant missed six contests as soon as the calendar turned 2016 ...

Kobe Bryant has been name-dropped in hundreds of hip-hop lyrics over the years as a symbol of grit, greatness and the triumphant status of a baller, who defies all odds.

Before you watch the special, catch Bryant's Top 24 moments in the above video player. WATCH: Kobe Bryant's best quotes and words of wisdom ...