A sneaker that was heavy in Lonzo Ball’s 2019-20 rotation was the Nike Kobe 5.
The original Kobe 5 released in 2009 with simple Zoom Air bags in the heel and forefoot. For the updated protro release, the forefoot unit gets upgraded to Zoom Turbo. The larger Zoom Turbo bag is articulated for added flexibility and more bounce. The Phylon foam in the original gets replaced with Cushlon, which is softer and better assists in energy return.
Lonzo Ball rocked both the original build as well as the Protro version. This includes the “Prelude” and “Chaos” colorways.
You can find the Nike Kobe 5 at StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club.
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