Nike is taking a very different route with the Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” Pack, turning Kobe Bryant’s 1996 draft story into a blind-box release built around the teams that passed on him. Instead of revisiting the familiar Charlotte Hornets-inspired look, the collection expands the idea across all 13 lottery teams from that year, with one final pair honoring the franchise that ultimately became Kobe’s home.
Each of the first 13 colorways arrives with a mostly white wear-away upper that slowly reveals team colors underneath through use. The design speaks to Kobe’s rise from draft-night uncertainty to one of basketball’s defining careers, while stitched Swooshes, matching sockliners, and numbered lottery-ball graphics help separate each version. One pair references the Philadelphia 76ers with red and blue accents for the No. 1 overall pick, while other editions follow the remaining lottery order from 1996.
A fourteenth pair stands apart from the rest of the Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Pack” with a fully revealed purple and gold finish. The colorway represents the Lakers, the team that landed Kobe after the draft-day trade and helped shape one of the greatest careers in NBA history. Its bold look also gives the pack a clear centerpiece beyond the mystery element.
Nike will package the release as a blind-box drop, meaning buyers will not know which colorway they receive until the box is opened.
Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Pack” Release Date
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” Pack is expected to launch on June 26, 2026, just after the 2026 NBA Draft, making the release one of the more creative Kobe drops in recent memory.
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Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” Pack
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Price: $190
