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If Nike knows one thing, it’s how to honor basketballers. This one has two to its name.

Caitlin Clark knows a thing or two about competition, and it shows – on and off the court. Her Kobe 5 Protro is a lesson in how to blend sharp focus with a little bit of fun. 

Inspired by her love for classic board games (yes, really), this pair dubbed “Scrabble” lands in “Coconut Milk and Bright Spruce”, finished off with a glossy upper that’s ready for any and all spotlight. 

Like all good Protros, this one takes a great basketball shoe and just makes it better. It’s got all the bounce and grip you’d expect, but feels lighter and just a bit sharper than your average signature baller.

Only a few games into the new season, and Clark’s already debuted several player-exclusive Nike Kobe colorways on the court. 

With her very own line of basketball sneakers apparently looming, with her own logo, no less – this could very well be her final Kobe pair. Nonetheless, like any of her other releases, these will be gone in minutes. 

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