Its unclear how well Kobe and the Lakers will fair in 2008, but for many basketball fans, more eyes will be on Kobe when he suits up for Team USA in the Beijing Olympics.
This past week, Team USA players got together and prepare and practice for the Olympics competition. Many players wore new shoes, including Kobe. Above are a couple of Kobe wearing the USA Olympic color Kobe IIs during practice.
The Kobe Strengths will release 08/18/2007
Zoom Kobe IIs will release 09/06/2007.
Both of these release dates are for Taiwan. No date for the US as of now.