The Kobe Bryant Nike Europe Tour 2016 has officially started as he’s currently in the Netherlands followed by Italy, where he moved with his family as a child.

Honoring this influential early experience and his affinity for the continent, Bryant and Nike Basketball began a multi-city tour with a mission to inspire and engage young athletes while affirming Bryant’s legacy as a dedicated teacher and relentless innovator.

Check out a few of the images from Kobe’s first stop for Day 1 and we’ll keep you updated throughout his Euro trip.