s dubl
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So Lakers might not make it to the playoffs, and well get a Laker cw while everyone else is playing... Stupid Nike.
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Lmao, nike isnt taking any chances with the "playoff elites"
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Those elites have Kobe playing at an elite level
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Got to see him playing in them for them to sell well , and the playoffs are not promised. so that is smart on nikes part....
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Nike has marketed the Elite Series, since day 1 of last year, as footwear for the "2nd part" of the NBA season. It's the Playoff version of that particular stars shoe...whether it be Kobe, Lebron, KD this year or Blake Griffin last year...
It would be hard to showcase a particular players Playoff footwear if they're not in the Playoffs...makes since Nike would prefer Kobe to wear them now, just so they can get some airtime. The average consumer probably wouldn't want to pay $220 for a shoe they won't see that player wear.
Besides, if the shoe is such an upgrade, why wait until now to wear them?
Why aren't Lebron and KD wearing their Elites now? Because the Elites are to be showcased by their respective Stars in the Playoffs, not on a boat while they've "Gone Fishin",,,
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Looks like the laker homes will come out in dark grey if that pic posted is any indication.
Either or will do, but I would have preferred the light grey
Either or will do, but I would have preferred the light grey
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Elites look cool in game. Good box score form mamba tonite. I thought i saw a yots pattern ID on the bench? Anyone catch those
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a win in a new CW wuuuut. cant wait for the elites
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47 pts 8 rebs 5 ast 4 blks 3 stl
Elites copped day one.
Elites copped day one.
s dubl
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Nike probably told Kobe he'd only get his portion of elite sales if the Lakers make it to the playoffs 
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man this perfromance in the elites is EXACTLY what nike was looking for, cant wait till friday to see what he wears at home vs the warriors...
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Unreal for a 34 year old to do that. Especially given how many years dude has played the game. Lets hope he continues to rock those Elites.
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*Mars Blackmon voice* [size=large]Gotta be the shoes![/size] */voice*
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lol
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the LakeShow will continue in the postseason,,Kobe promised us!!!
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Playoffs already started for LA. Every game is a playoff game from here on out.
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A question for the NT fam, dont you think if the elites are that much better performance wise, Kobe would only wear the elites? dont get sucked into the flywire hype fellas. if you like the shoe grab it but dont convince yourself theyre a better shoe. If it were better, you would never see Kobe in anything other than the elites. just something to think about.
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He played out his mind
Like the fifth game playing all 48 minutes too.. I think he sat 1 min total or something crazy
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Kobe had an awesome game...
...still no way in hell am I buying those elites for retail though
#outletorbust
...still no way in hell am I buying those elites for retail though
#outletorbust
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Exactly...
Nike knows this, and they know there may only be 6 chances for Kobe to wear his Elites if the Lakers miss the Playoffs this season.
They gotta market these Kobe Elites any way they can.
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Making good on that promisethe LakeShow will continue in the postseason,,Kobe promised us!!!
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First time wearing them , We shall see. I know for a face that lunar with zoom may feel a little better.
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Does anyone know availability on the Homes and Gradients? RD's also? Specifically for the homes.
Are these gonna be along the lines of Red Camos, Sulfurs, Blue Light etc. or like Easters?
GR vs. "GR"
Are these gonna be along the lines of Red Camos, Sulfurs, Blue Light etc. or like Easters?
GR vs. "GR"
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You really believe its his first time putting on a pair of elites?? I highly doubt it. I just saw a pick of some other nba player wearing them in this thread (forgot which player and dont feel like searching back). Kobe has had the option for sure. He wouldnt wear any non elite 8 if the elites were a superior product. the man had nike shave off like millimeters of a sole to get him better performance. hes not wearing a shoe that isnt as good as another one in his locker.
