Marc J. Spears On How Kobe Bryant Convinced Him To Throw His Nice Adidas Sweatsuit In Trash originally appeared on Fadeaway ...

NBA journalist Marc Spears opens up about a key moment between himself and Kobe Bryant which involved Spears' choice of ...

The young superstar held back tears as he lifted the All-Star Game MVP Trophy. The dramatic events all transpired while Bryant wore his second signature sneaker — the adidas Kobe 2.

The adidas Kobe 2 was considered too futuristic in 2002 and accelerated Bryant's acrimonious breakup with adidas. However, time has a way of healing all wounds.

In hindsight, the Adidas The Kobe 2 could have benefited from being more traditional at the time. It alienated consumers and ultimately contributed to pushing Bryant away from the brand.

An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions.

Kobe Bryant was known as one of the most competitive players in NBA history. Apparently, that even carries over to his endorsements. Bryant built strong relatio ...

This week, a pair of Adidas EQT Top Ten 2000 sneakers — worn by Bryant during his first ever NBA start — sold for a jaw-dropping $240,000 through SCP Auctions.