Have we been spoiled with the plethora of Nike Kobe Protros that have released over the last handful of years? Is this final slew of Kobe 6 Protros the last we will see from the Kobe line? Amidst hearing the news that Kobe’s Nike contract ended effective April 13th, many questions are currently up in the air as far as the future of the Nike Kobe line. As for the time being, Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa (along with the Kobe Bryant Estate), have chosen to not renew Bryant’s contract with the Swoosh. Vanessa Bryant is now free to explore other opportunities for the “Mamba” brand, with rumors that this is the route that her late husband wanted to explore prior to his passing. Only time will tell to see what will in fact happen to the Kobe line and its sneakers.

From now on we will cherish each Kicks Through the Lens week because we truly don’t know how much longer Nike Kobe sneakers will be in the market. The Nike Kobe line has been a staple for NBA players on court for over ten years now. It’s hard to fathom a basketball world in which the Swoosh and Kobe aren’t connected on a sneaker endorsement. Six out of the ten shoes that made the countdown this week were Kobes alone. That right there goes to show you just how popular his Nike models are. Scroll below to see what rounded out week 17’s Kicks Through the Lens list.

10. New Balance TWO WXY – Dejounte Murray

9. Reebok Answer IV OG “20th Anniversary” – Josh Richardson

8. 2012 Nike KD 4 “N7” (Home) – John Wall

7. 2011 Nike Kobe 6 “Helicopter” – Talen Horton-Tucker

6. Jordan XXXV “Raging Bull” P.E. – Carmelo Anthony

5. Nike Kobe 6 Protro P.E. – P.J. Tucker

4. Nike Kobe 5 Protro P.E. – Trevor Ariza

3. Nike Kobe 6 Protro P.E. – Devin Booker

2. Nike Kobe 6 Protro P.E. – Tyler Herro

1. Nike Kobe 6 Protro P.E. – Devin Booker