The Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day' sneaker marks the retro return of the Kobe 4, with its release in February 2019 coinciding with NBA All-Star Weekend. This sneaker pays homage to a significant event in basketball history, specifically, the draft day of Kobe Bryant on June 26, 1996. Initially drafted by the Charlotte Hornets as a high school senior, Bryant was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that had a profound impact on his life as well as the fortunes of both NBA franchises. In order to celebrate this pivotal moment, the shoe features a color scheme of White, Orion Blue, and Varsity Purple, with the draft date elegantly embossed on the heel.