Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 1 Protro 81 Point Game PE Returns January 2026

While Wilt Chamberlain still holds the record for most points in a single game at 100 (though many online jokingly dispute that due to the lack of footage), on January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant dropped 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, putting him in second place. During this game, Kobe was wearing his then-unreleased first signature sneaker with Nike, the Nike Kobe 1, and due to his insane performance, the sneakers on his feet became legendary.

Thus, the white, purple, and gold Lakers-friendly colorway became known as the “81 Point Game” colorway. Fans of the model will be happy to hear that Sole Retriever can confirm it will be re-released on the 20th anniversary of the game.

A month following the game in ‘06, the Nike Kobe 1 would hit shelves, but it wouldn’t be until 2007 that the public had a shot at the pair Bryant wore during his 81-point game. This ultra-limited release saw Nike drop 80 pairs via a 4-hour scavenger hunt on the now-defunct WHY81? website the day before the 1st anniversary of the game. The 81st pair made was auctioned off at halftime of the Lakers game on January 22, 2007, with this pair signed by Bryant himself.