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Would definitely cop…

Following last year’s 24K drop, Spalding have come through with another Kobe Bryant-inspired release, and we’re certain the mamba would be proud. As part of their 94 Series of limited-edition basketballs, the sporting juggernaut have constructed a premium ball named “Silver” to pay tribute to Bryant. The ball features a grey and black Mamba snakeskin pattern on a composite cover, along with Kobe’s signature and his signature jersey number ’24’.

Describing the tribute, Spalding said “the limited-edition Kobe 94 Series Silver basketball celebrates the process of Kobe’s daily transformation from a player with unmatched focus and determination, to a loving husband, father, coach, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author.”

Continuing on, they highlighted his life in post-retirement and the effect he had on the people around him, adding “following his retirement, Kobe continued to shed his ‘player’ skin and take on new challenges to inspire people around the globe.”

It’s definitely a dope tribute, and would make any Kobe fan extremely happy. The ball will be available for Spalding MVP Members at 9am on June 15 CT (around midnight on June 16 AEST). Head to Spalding.com to sign up and find out more.