I really don't want to go and buy some Chinese joints...
Are they not going to make his shoes anymore?
They are the most worn shoes by players in both the NCAA and the NBA but it was always hard to find them in stores even in L.A.
you will still be able to get stuff but Nike pulled back on the kicks and jerseys because they knew these damn jackals will try to take advantage with the reselling.
Spots like Mitchell & Ness still have jerseys but their prices have always been high because you’re getting the best quality. No surprise there.
For now Nike is letting things cool down a bit because people are taking advantage of other people’s grief, which is disgusting. Obviously players will still be able to get their shoes since half the damn league never stop wearing Kobe’s even after his retirement. Can’t see Nike denying them.
But the name of the game now is making sure demand doesn’t cannibalize the supply and make these resellers rich. Wouldn’t surprise me if we don’t see accessible gear/retros until the fall to coincide with the start of next season to go along with whatever shoe they had planned for him already.