NIKE KOBE 8 SYSTEM Elite 2.0 & SuperHero...His Last Shoe?

If you're into Nike Basketball then you probably have known about the Elite 2.0 and Superhero packs for the Kobe, LeBron and Kevin Durant shoes. With Kobe going down last night and speculation of if he'll truly ever return, are these the last Kobe 8's? If so, which ones are you buying?

Nike Kobe 8 “Easter” Detailed Images via Kicks On Fire

It's Easter next week, and when it's Easter season Nike always delivers some spring heat. Now there are KD's, Bron's and other shoes...but I'm from Los Angeles and a Kobe fan. Thus, I only really care about the Kobe 8 "Easters". Hit the jump for the rest of the images.

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES: Lakers Win, Kobe Dunks on Smith & more 3/4/13

Speaking of Kobe Bryant tho...in a tightly contested and intense game yesterday evening, the Lakers managed to walk away with the W. But what is probably the most notable play of the night, Kobe in vintage form drove by Josh Smith, elevated and threw down a vicious dunk to give the Lakers some energy and momentum. In a similar fashion, Kobe drove by Horford then elevated over Smith again for what was the go ahead layup to win the game. Always a catalyst of the flair [and high blood pressure], Kobe Bryant dazzled, wowed and paced another episode of drama in the Lakers' quest to make the playoffs. Hit the jump to see that dunk.

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NIKE ZOOM KOBE 7 "YEAR OF THE DRAGON"

I've been digging plenty of the branding for the new Kobe shoe this year...but if there is a particular style I want (read NEED) it's this here.  With it being Chinese New Year and all, I'm sure these are going to drop any day now.  The colorway, the detail, the packaging...all winners in my book. Once I get these please believe I'll be instagramming these, lol. Thoughts?  More pics inside the post.

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LOS ANGELES LAKER UPDATES: BYNUM BACK

Haven't done one of these posts in some time.  Well the Lakers ended 2011 on a good note by welcoming Andrew Bynum back to the lineup after a 4 game suspension.  Bynum looked good notching 29pts and 13 rebounds.  Kobe only put up 21 but was an assist shy of a triple double.  Bynum still needs to get in game shape and the Lakers now have to readjust again a bit to get used to the spacing with Pau and Bynum both on the floor but they looked pretty good.  I wasn't sold on Mike Brown as coach but I do like the way he has the Lakers playing defense and being more active.  The Lake Show plays Denver again tonight...let's hope for another win.

KOBE AIR ZOOM 6 "WESTCHESTER" PE

Probably won't hit stores at all but I can tell you this...they would go great with all those Westchester High pullovers they selling at Finish Line.  If I can find a cousin at that school I'll gladly take a pair.

NIKE KOBE AIR ZOOM 7 DEL SOL (RELEASE DATE)

12.22.11, $180...might be a purchase.

KOBE AIR ZOOM 7 "DEL SOL & CONCORD"

Kobe debuted his new sneaker in a visit to the Nike Campus and I must say I'm feeling them.  I like the Del Sol versions better (the black & yellow) but the Concords are cool too.  I like Kobe's shoe but the low top has always made me hesitant but the ankle strap has me a bit more interested.  Also the sole reminds me of the Kobe 1's, that was one of my favorite shoes to hoop in.

KOBE at the DREW LEAGUE: DROPS 45 & GW on JAMES HARDEN (VIDEO)

In case you missed it last week...Kobe showed up at the Drew League and did a bit of damage out there.  Many other hometown NBA players were on display...James Harden, DeMar Derozan, Derrick Willams and more...peep the highlights.

ERIC KOSTON TOUR VIDEO presented by NIKE

Some video with Eric Koston traveling to store releases of his new signature shoe.  He also catches up with Kobe to talk about their shoe collaboration.  More info and images here.

KOBE BRYANT x ERIC KOSTON NIKE SB EVENT RECAP (VIDEO)

Eric Koston Nike Shoe Release Media Day from Skateboarder Magazine on Vimeo.

An event I missed...some interesting and historical things that went down.  Check it out now.

NIKE ZOOM KOBE VI "COOL GREY"

I guess it was only right that Kobe's popular shoes got hit with the popular colorway of the last year...I need the ones he wore in the last regular season game against the Kings.

EVER HIGHER presented by NIKE, CONVERSE & BRAND JORDAN (VIDEO)

This was for the shoes the three brands did for Black History Month...the three brands in unison honored three athletes for Black History Month.  Their picks: Dr. J, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.  It's dope to see Kobe considered a historical athlete while he's still in the prime of his career.  Yes I said prime...he's still the best player on the floor if it's a Laker game.  The videos feature Bun B, Freddie Gibbs and Mick Boogie, enjoy.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS + CLIPPERS UPDATES...GOOD DAY L.A. (ASW EDITION)

Just in case ya'll forgot...the hometown teams made great impressions during All Star Weekend...ask Blake Griffin who dunked over a car to win the Slam Dunk Contest, and Kobe who dunked on LeBron en route to getting his 4th MVP of the All Star game...tying Bob Petite.  Both players got back to work yesterday but with different results.  Blake Griffin had a spoiled homecoming in a route against OKC.   Kobe on the other hand got his team a victory at Staples over the Hawks.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : FISHER at ALL STAR WEEKEND? + MORE

We'll take all the Laker involvement in the All Star festivities as we can, so I'll gladly watch Derek in the Skills Challenge.  As for the here and now, Kobe and the gang are 2-0 so far on the road trip after knocking off (what I consider) light version of themselves, the Memphis Grizzlies last night.

NIKE BASKETBALL: ZOOM KOBE VI [OHPHIDIOPHOBIA}

Ophidiophobia [ophid·io·pho·bia] – noun:
1. abnormal fear of snakes.
2. abnormal fear of The Black Mamba.
3. abnormal fear of Kobe Bean Bryant.

Nuff said...

KOBE BRYANT: THE BLACK MAMBA (TRAILER 2)

The full film will drop during All Star Weekend, you know that time when Kobe will get his hands and feet imprinted in front of the historical Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd.  As you can see in this trailer, Kanye West is also on board for this.  Peep it.

KOBE BRYANT in BLACK MAMBA (TRAILER 1)

The movie everyone has been asking about, you know Kobe's movie...watch the first trailer.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS + CLIPPERS UPDATES...GOOD DAY L.A.

The day before these two games they couldn't both win, so the upstart Clippers upset our Lakers.  Both teams took care of business at home last night though.  Lakers knocked off their rival the Thunder and earlier in the day the Clippers' Blake Griffin went for a career high of 47pts, not to mention 14 rebounds as he went for another consecutive double-double.  Crazy huh?

LOS ANGELES LAKERS + CLIPPERS UPDATES...GOOD DAY L.A.

A good day for LA hoops, Lakers took care of business in the Bay and the Clippers kicked off the first L of that 2 game skid I told you about LeBron going on.  Let's keep this going as we near All Star Break...