To honor the 20-year career of professional basketball player Kobe Bryant [1], Nike has released the Kobe 11 Mamba Day iD sneaker [2] ($225). The last shoe of Kobe's professional career, it dropped shortly after tipoff of Kobe's farewell game as a Laker on Wednesday. The allover graphic print is a series of numbers highlighting pivotal moments of the athlete's career: the dates of his first and last games, four All-Star MVPs, 18 appearances in the All-Star game, five NBA championships, a record 81 points scored in one game, 20 years in the NBA, and a 24 for his jersey number. Kobe retires as the third-leading scorer in NBA history.

It's likely that these shoes are going to sell out quickly, and we can think of one celebrity who probably already has her order in [3].

Choose Your Cushioning

The Responsive FL option comes with full-length Nike Zoom Air cushioning for low-profile responsiveness. The Cushioned Lunarlon option features ultralight foam for soft, long-lasting comfort. For the best of both, choose the Precision Heel Zoom option: ultralight, flexible Lunarlon foam with responsive Nike Zoom Air in the heel.

Storytelling Graphics

Honor Kobe's greatest achievements, from scoring records to championships won, with the Stats graphic.

Make It Personal

Add your name, a number, or an inspirational message, or pick a unique combination of exclusive icons on the heel or tongue.