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Nike Kobe 5 ‘Year of the Mamba' updated look
The post Nike Kobe 5 'Year of the Mamba' updated look appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nike is continuing their 'Year of the Mamba' releases in honor of NBA legend Kobe Bryant as they'll add another look to the popular concept. With four previous releases already behind us, Nike revealed a latest 'Triple Black' Nike Kobe 5 Protro as part of the Year of the Mamba collection. The resurfacing has fans clamoring for a release to the public. Advertisement Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Nike released a Nike Kobe 9 Elite, two colorways of the Kobe 5, and a Kobe 6 in memory of Gigi Bryant. Both editions of the Kobe 5 came with snakeskin graphics in gold throughout the uppers. This upcoming release will opt for a similar design, but will instead black-out the embossed snake for a monochromatic look. Stacking this upcoming drop against previous ones, we can expect a much more hyped release surrounding these thanks to their exclusivity as an addition to the already popular Year of the Mamba colorways. Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba 'Triple Black' The latest drop will come in a Triple Black colorway, indicating all aspects of the shoe will be monochromatic. We see the typical Nike Kobe 5 Protro silhouette based in a Nike Zoom outsole. The hallmark feature here is the stitched mamba entangling around the Nike Swoosh. Following the structure of its two predecessors, the snake graphic remains on the lateral shoe and does not extend towards the medial side. Advertisement The only other key detail on this shoe is the neon green jeweled Black Mamba logo on the tongue, adding a nice overall touch to the tone of the shoe. Overall, these are right on-brand with the Black Mamba and we would be expect a frantic release around these come drop date. The Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba 'Triple Black' never released as it was intended to in early 2025, but this updated look at a PE (player exclusive) version of the shoe could offer a promising sign towards an eventual release. Would you rock this exclusive pair of Nike Kobes? Related: Nike Air Max 1 'Batman' coming Fall 2025 Related: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts new Converse SHAI 001 during NBA Finals win
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08-06-2025
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Caitlin Clark's Nike Kobe 5s spotted on Thunder's Alex Caruso during NBA Finals
The post Caitlin Clark's Nike Kobe 5s spotted on Thunder's Alex Caruso during NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints. Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since late May with a left quadriceps injury. She recently gave an encouraging update, saying her recovery is going well. She'll be re-evaluated next week. In her absence, the Fever snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Mystics, their first without Clark. Advertisement Since entering the WNBA last season, Clark has made a massive impact. Her presence on and off the court could generate more than a billion dollars in value. That influence now extends to sneakers. Nike will release a player-exclusive colorway, the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro 'Indiana Fever,' on June 30. The hype is already growing. A fan shared a photo of Thunder guard Alex Caruso wearing Clark's signature shoes, sparking buzz online. One fan joked, 'It's to protect against Cait-voodoo, smart play.' After the Thunder lost dramtically, another quipped, 'Didn't work. Hahaha.' Clark remains visible and vocal despite her injury. She continues to support her teammates, call out questionable officiating, and cheer on Indiana basketball. She even attended Game 6 of the Pacers-Knicks series, where Indiana clinched its first NBA Finals berth since 2000. Advertisement Before turning pro, Clark starred at Iowa from 2020 to 2024. She became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, across both men's and women's basketball, with 3,951 points. She also led Division I in assists (1,144) and three-pointers (548). No other player has led their conference in both scoring and assists for four straight years. Clark carried Iowa to two straight national championship games, swept the Naismith, Wooden, and Wade awards, and saw her No. 22 jersey retired. Clark's rookie season in the WNBA picked up right where her college career left off. She became the first rookie to record multiple triple-doubles. Clark also set the league's single-game assist record with 19 and broke rookie records for assists (337) and threes made (122). She led the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016. She earned Rookie of the Year, made the All-Star team, and landed on the All-WNBA First Team. Along the way, she helped drive record-setting WNBA viewership. With her recovery on track and a return approaching, Clark looks ready to reclaim the spotlight. Her comeback may become one of the defining moments of the season. Related: Caitlin Clark's immediate 5-word reaction to Pacers' miracle win vs. Thunder Related: Fever's Caitlin Clark provides massive injury update
