Jalen Brunson’s latest Nike Kobe Protro PE taps directly into one of the earliest milestones of his basketball journey. Long before his NBA success and championship runs at Villanova, Brunson made his name at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, where he led his team to multiple state title appearances. After coming up short twice, he finally secured the Illinois 4A championship in 2015, marking his first major win on the court.
That defining moment now fuels the story behind his newest Kobe 4 Protro PE. The design reflects his high school colors, featuring a clean white base paired with bold green accents and subtle yellow detailing. Elements like the Swoosh, Flywire cables, and tongue branding lean into that green tone, while the heel and outsole introduce contrasting yellow hits. A special championship banner detail hidden behind the tongue ties the concept back to that 2015 title run.
Brunson recently laced up this pair during a Knicks matchup against the Chicago Bulls, bringing the story full circle in front of a national audience. The Kobe 4 has become a go-to model in his current rotation, although he was known for wearing the Kobe 9 Elite High during his high school years.
Now firmly established as one of New York’s most important players, Brunson continues to build his legacy while honoring where it all started.
This Kobe 4 Protro PE not only highlights his connection to the Kobe line at Nike, but also reinforces how early career moments can shape the identity of today’s stars.
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