The Kobe 2's Were Ugly, But Served a Purpose

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If you're old enough to remember the Kobe Byrant's second sneaker with Adidas, the Kobe 2's, you'll recall how ugly they were. Those shoes looked like a stormtrooper on a foot. But Oliver Maroney from The BIG3 says those shoes helped Kobe build his brand from the begining.

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