Luka Doncic Arrives in Boston Sporting "Girl Dad" Nike Kobe 4s for Game 5

Luka Doncic arrived in Boston for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, donning special Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Girl Dad" sneakers. These shoes honor Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, reflecting Doncic's admiration for the late basketball legend.

Luka Doncic Wears "Girl Dad" Nike Kobe 4s, Honoring Kobe Bryant and Daughter Gigi Amid NBA Finals

Amid his hectic NBA Finals schedule, Luka Doncic found time to express his gratitude to his daughter Gabriela on his first Father's Day as a parent. According to Sportskeeda, The Dallas Mavericks superstar was observed donning special shoes as he boarded a flight to Boston, hours after he engineered a dominant 122-84 victory against the Boston Celtics in a do-or-die Game 4.

A photo of Luka Doncic donning the sneakers was posted on a fan page dedicated to him, with the accompanying caption: "Before celebrating his first Father’s Day, Luka Dončić boarded the Mavs charter in the recently released Nike Kobe 4 Protro ‘Girl Dad’''

The shoes in question are a special release dubbed Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Girl Dad,' which is a tribute to Kobe Bryant and his close relationship with his daughters.

How was the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad” inspired by Luka Doncic?

One of the key inspirations behind the creation of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro' Girl Dad' is Luka Doncic. The idea for this signature shoe was born during a game on December 31, 2019, when the Dallas Mavericks were playing the LA Lakers at the Staples Center.

Luka Doncic’s Nike Kobe 4s Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant’s Iconic Courtside Appearance with Daughter Gigi

The juvenile phenom was observed by Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, who were both enjoying the game. Bryant sat courtside. The Mamba devoted most of his time to his daughters and was the coach of Gigi's basketball team in his later years.

Wearing an orange parka and a green beanie, Kobe yelled at Luka Doncic in Slovenian from the sidelines. This was one of his final public appearances before his tragic demise on January 26, 2020.

According to BSTN.com, "The shoes’ dark green upper mirrors the Philadelphia Eagles beanie that Bryant wore that day, representing his hometown football team in the building that had become synonymous with his heroics performed there over the course of 20 seasons.”

"The bright orange insole is modeled after the WNBA hoodie he wore to the game. A ‘Girl Dad’ inscription can be found on the inside of the tongues on this special edition commemorating the moment."

On January 26, 2024, a day that holds deep significance for him and the basketball world, Luka Doncic scored a career-high 73 points, marking the fourth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing.

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