Jalen Brunson found the perfect pair for Ring Night. The Knicks guard wore an all-gold Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE as New York raised its championship banner on Tuesday.
PJ Tucker revealed the shoes on his Instagram Story. He called them the hardest Kobe pair ever made.
Overall, the pair was simple and bold. Gold covered nearly the whole shoe, and only the metallic silver heel counter broke it up. It was a clean way to match the night.
The gold also matched the Knicks' uniforms for the game. Reports say the jerseys had gold stitching and special championship patches.
Brunson, who is the face of the Kobe line in the NBA, has worn Kobe models almost every night. This was the first time he wore an all-gold version.
The Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener. Before tip-off, players and coaches received their rings.
It was a special night for New York. It was the first championship banner at Madison Square Garden in 53 years. There is no release info for this PE. Nike has not announced plans to sell it, so fans will have to settle for photos.
Jalen Brunson's Nike Kobe 6 "Ring Night"
Brunson has been the star of the Knicks' title run. He won Finals MVP after averaging 32.6 points in the series.
The Knicks won the title on June 13th, ending a drought that lasted more than 50 years. The city has been celebrating ever since.
Sneaker culture has been celebrating too. Jordan Brand has the Air Jordan 8 "Knicks" coming on December 24th, and Foot Locker just became the team's official footwear retailer.
The Kobe 6 was also a great choice for Brunson. It is one of Kobe's most loved signature models, and the Protro version keeps the same low-cut look. Brunson is also arguably one of Nike's best fits for the Kobe line. Some fans think he could even be in line for his own signature shoe, though nothing has been announced.
