Caitlin Clark previously said the public wouldn’t be able to get a pair of Nike Kobe sneakers made to commemorate her WNBA Rookie of the Year award. And that remains true, at least if the scope is limited to this year.

The Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year” will release in 2026, despite the star’s previous assertions. Initially made as a custom colorway for the second-year player, the sneaker was designed to match a photo of Clark holding the silver trophy while wearing the Indiana Fever’s red uniform. The bulk of the upper and midsole are rendered in metallic silver, including an especially glossy heel counter. Red accents then appear through the outsole, Swoosh, collar, tongue and laces.

Clark debuted the “Rookie of the Year” Kobes during practice ahead of the

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