Paige Bueckers dazzled in her Dallas Wings home debut over the weekend, and she did so wearing the Nike Kobe 8 Protro "EYBL."
Released in June 2024, the shoe is designed in a hyper violet colorway, characterized by its purple upper and matching purple laces. The iconic Nike swoosh can be seen in white, alongside Kobe Bryant's signature in the same color stamped onto the side of the striped heel. There's also a similar striped design present on the rubber outsole. At the time of its release, the Nike Kobe 8 Protro "EYBL" retailed for $180. Nearly a year later, prices range between $700 to $1,000 on the secondary market—a hefty investment, but one worth it if you are an avid Kobe shoe collector.
Shoes aside, Bueckers wowed the crowd in her home debut, giving Wings fans plenty to look forward to in the weeks and months to come. There was one moment, in-particular, that had the crowd extremely hyped as Bueckers delivered a flawless pass to teammate Arike Ogunbowale, who laid the basket in for an easy two points.
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Bueckers notched 15 points as the Wings grabbed the win over the Toyota Antelopes of Japan. The team will officially begin their season on Friday, May 16 with a matchup against the Minnesota Lynx.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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