Sports Nike gives details on Kobe 8 Protro ‘Halo’ released in honor of NBA legend’s 45th birthday August 22, 2023 Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY Comments Off on Nike gives details on Kobe 8 Protro ‘Halo’ released in honor of NBA legend’s 45th birthday Nike worked with Vanessa Bryant to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with the Kobe 8 Protro "Halo," an all-white sneaker that will release annually.