Here’s The Real Inspiration Behind The Nike Kobe 11 “TV”

Zack Schlemmer May 16, 2016

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Nike Kobe 11 Tv Official Photos Release Info 2

It’s been previewed for a couple months now, but the story behind the inspiration of the “TV” colorway of the Nike Kobe 11 has been a little fuzzy so far. Now with the official photos and release details straight from Nike, the picture has finally come in to focus. Growing up in Italy, young Kobe became a student of the game early on by studying video-taped basketball games his grandfather would bring over from the States. This colorway takes inspiration from the VHS color bars and black and white “fuzz” found on old tapes liked the ones Kobe used to learn from the NBA greats. Releasing exclusively in kid’s sizing (3.5Y-7Y), the Kobe 11 “TV” will be avaialble at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com beginning May 27th.