The Nike Kobe 9 Protro EM “Mambacita” will arrive on 1 May, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant’s birthday, and to complement its rollout, comes a pair of size-updated Home and Away “Mambacita” basketball jerseys. Mamba Day (13 April) commemorates Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game, and 1 May stands as a solemn tribute to his daughter, whose life was tragically cut short in the 2020 helicopter crash.

Nike and the Kobe Bryant estate have made this date a significant moment each year to honor Gigi’s memory and her promising basketball career. She would have turned 19 this year and was widely regarded as a rising star, with many speculating she would have played for collegiate powerhouse UConn Huskies, potentially adding an NCAA Championship to her legacy alongside players like Paige Bueckers, Kaitlyn Chen, and Aubrey Griffin.

About the Nike Gigi Bryant “Mambacita” Basketball Jerseys

Bryant wore the “Mambacita” jerseys while playing for Team Mamba, her AAU youth basketball team, under the mentorship of her father. These incoming Home and Away Nike jerseys, featuring her name and number, are tributes designed to mirror the style of her original AAU team uniforms.

Release Details

As mentioned earlier, both the Nike Kobe 9 Protro EM “Mambacita” and the jerseys will arrive on 1 May via Nike SNKRS. The latter is priced at US$120 and features refined sizing updates compared to the 2023 edition. All proceeds benefit the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which supports the development of young athletes.

In other news, check out the fragment x UNION x Air Jordan 1 High OG “White/Black”. You can also head to the SNKRDUNK App via the banner below and browse the latest and greatest in sneakers, streetwear, and TCG.

Follow us on:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Pinterest
• Twitter