“They will never be topped” – Lakers fans are sold on Kobe Bryant’s iconic Christmas shoes being the “greatest”

Kobe Bryant's iconic Kobe 6 Grinch sneakers captured the spotlight ahead of the NBA's Christmas games as fans showed their love.

“They will never be topped” – Lakers fans are sold on Kobe Bryant’s iconic Christmas shoes being the “greatest”

Kobe Bryant's iconic Grinch sneakers capture the spotlight on NBA Christmas

As the NBA gears up for its traditional Christmas Day slate, memories of Kobe Bryant‘s iconic legacy have resurfaced, with his legendary sneakers stealing the spotlight. The late Lakers superstar wore the now-famous Nike Kobe 6 ‘Grinch’ sneakers during the 2010 Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat in the iconic neon green colorway, which gained the sneaker much attention.

Ever since the match that pitted Kobe Bryant against the ‘Big Three’ of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, the Kobe 6 ‘Grinch’ sneakers have been a crucial part of the NBA. But almost a decade after they first released, Bryant’s sneakers were once again in the news after a viral post on social media about the iconic Christmas day sneakers.

The conversation began on social media site X, where the popular Lakers fan page LakeShowYo posted a photo of the bright green sneakers, declaring them the “greatest Christmas basketball shoes of all time.” The sentiment caught traction quickly. “They will never be topped. GOAT Christmas Shoe,” a fan wrote on X.

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The ‘Grinch’ sneakers, inspired by Dr. Seuss‘s infamous character from ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ were an instant sensation when they debuted on the court and became a part of the conversation for the greatest signature sneaker of all time. Their bold lime-green design with crimson accents mirrored the mischievous character’s persona, perfectly complementing Bryant’s fierce competitiveness.

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Fans declare Kobe Bryant’s sneakers ‘greatest ever’

As the post about the late-great Kobe Bryant’s sneakers went viral on social media, NBA and Lakers fans, especially, could not hold back their excitement, dubbing the sneakers the greatest to ever grace the hardwood. Here are some of the best reactions from fans.

Fans showed off their love for the sneakers, with some even flexing their own collections of the rare edition. The overwhelming love for the Kobe 6 ‘Grinch’ isn’t merely about aesthetics. For Lakers fans, the shoes symbolize Bryant’s unmatched legacy, both on and off the court. The 2010 Christmas Day game, where Kobe sported the sneakers, remains etched in memory as a classic showdown.

The connection between the sneakers and Bryant’s persona is what makes them so beloved. Fans view them as a bridge to one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood, a reminder of his brilliance and the joy he brought to basketball.