The Zoom Kobe 1 Protro 'MPLS' was launched in July 2018 and pays tribute to the sole NBA team that Kobe Bryant was affiliated with throughout his career. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers became synonymous with Bryant, this specific colorway actually predates their era. The predominantly grey and white construction of the shoe is complemented by subtle light blue accents, which are a nod to the Minneapolis Lakers. This combination of old and new perfectly embodies the performance-retro concept that the shoe embraces.