The first new shoe, 'Mambacita Sweet 16,' will honor Gigi Bryant.
"I am happy to announce that we will continue my husband's legacy with Nike and look forward to expanding his and Gigi's global impact by sharing the Mamba Mentality with youth athletes for generations to come," Vanessa said in a statement.
In addition to the new partnership, Nike and Vanessa will also work together to create a youth basketball center in Southern California, as well as continue to outfit the NBA and WNBA athletes who carry the legacy of the Mamba Mentality."Kobe Bryant means so much to so many of us, not just NBA fans but globally beyond the game," said John Donahoe, the president and CEO of Nike, said in a statement.
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