Published 16:00 IST, December 9th 2019

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving lace up Kobe Bryant's decade-long Nike Kobe 4

The Lakers star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been spotted sporting Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's decade-old pair of sneakers, the Nike Kobe 4.

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Nike Kobe 4 was released in 2009, exactly 10 years ago. Today, 10 years after its first release, Nike Kobe 4 is still one of most popular pair of kicks sported in NBA. Kobe Bryant recently made headlines when he was pictured in attendance at Staples Center for Lakers’ 150-101 win over Atlanta Hawks.

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LeBron James, Anthony Davis among a host of NBA stars sporting Nike Kobe 4

During that game, Lakers star acquisition Anthony Davis was pictured wearing Kobe Bryant-badged pair of kicks. But Anthony Davis isn’t only NBA star sporting Kobe 4. likes of Nets star Kyrie Irving, Lakers star LeBron James and reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo have also sported Kobe Bryant's Nike pair this season. Interestingly, according to a report by ESPN, a startling 67% of players in NBA have chosen Nike as ir preferred brand of footwear this season. To add to this, Lonzo Ball, player that went or way in Anthony Davis trade was also seen lacing up with Kobe 4. Lonzo Ball was quoted as saying that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant makes best basketball shoe, with Kobe 4 sitting at top of list of basketball shoes.

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Mavs star Luka Doncic follows LeBron James, Anthony Davis' lead

Nike Kobe 4’s were rereleased in February earlier this year during All-Star Weekend. In what will prove to be a major boost for Nike, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has also been seen sporting Nike Kobe 4. Doncic has worn Under Armour and Jordan Brand in some of games this season. However, 2018-19 Rookie of Year is w a sneaker free nt. Considering that he has been frequently spotted sporting Nike Kobe 4 pair alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Nike could very well look to sign up Dallas Mavericks star, especially considering that his name has been popping up in every MVP conversation of late.

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15:08 IST, December 9th 2019