Nike is revisiting Kobe Bryant’s 1996 draft night with a blind-box Kobe 4 Protro release tied to every team that passed on him. The “Draft Day” Pack launches June 26, 2026, for $200, and buyers will not know which pair they received until the package is opened.

There are 14 possible colorways. Thirteen represent the teams that selected another player before Kobe, while the rare Lakers version points to where his career eventually landed.

Most pairs start with a mostly white upper that wears away to reveal team colors underneath. The effect gives each shoe a second look over time instead of showing the full colorway straight out of the box. Nike also added draft-lottery graphics to the insoles, with ping-pong balls marked by the team’s corresponding pick number.

Small details on the upper hint at what is hiding below. The outlined Swooshes and Kobe logos use different accent colors depending on the team, so the pairs are not completely identical before the tear-away layer changes.

The Lakers pair is handled differently. It comes fully dressed in gold and purple, with no white covering to remove, plus a graphic outsole that separates it from the rest of the pack. Its reported pull rate is only 4%, making it the toughest pair to land. The other outcomes range from 6.3% to 8%.

Nike is also expanding the story beyond the Kobe 4. A Dunk Low “Charlotte to LA” features a wear-away Swoosh that shifts from teal to gold, referencing the draft-night trade that sent Kobe’s rights from Charlotte to Los Angeles. Grade-school releases include the Lakers pair and a White, Fuchsia Glow, and Glacier Blue colorway. Kobe apparel and a Lakers No. 8 Icon Edition jersey are part of the rollout as well.

The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” Pack releases June 26, 2026, through Nike SNKRS and participating retailers for $200 per blind box.

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