Before he became the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant was Lower Merion’s silent assassin. At just 17, he dragged the Aces out of obscurity and into legend, averaging over 30 points a game and leading the school to its first state championship in over 50 years. No national spotlight, no LA lights – just cold gyms, packed bleachers and a kid who moved like he already knew the future.
The family expansion includes two versions – a ‘Home’ variant in lighter tones and an ‘Away’ edition drenched in burgundy – which share the same distinct patterning and detailing. Nike currently has the ‘Home’ model’s SKU pegged at a $120, with the release targeted for March 26, 2026.
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