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You sorta proved the entire point lol. I really think you guys are missing what I’m getting at. And I’m speaking on the signature model, peak period Lebron 7-11 Kobe 4-8, not the overall line including takedowns and what not, Kobe’s line didn’t have all that right away, his was only overseas for the longest. NO, Kobe’s didn’t outsell Lebron, they couldn’t, Lebrons were being produced at a much larger number, and understandably so he was/is the face of the biz. As you stated, Kobe’s were not widely available as Brons. It’s really no point of me speaking on what I remember from this period as far as what was happening on NT. It would take forever to find post from 15 years or so ago lol. But even then it was argued that the only reason the Lebron line was outselling Kobe’s was because of production numbers. If you were here everyday you would’ve saw dudes bending over backwards to prove who was sneaker king of the big 3 sigs whenever the debate happened. Hell, I was amazed myself, that dudes were able to provide the info they did.No they didn’t. Huge Kobe fan but they didn’t outsell Lebrons. Kobe’s were only sold at FTL and NDC for the longest time. Lebrons were at FTL, Champs, FTA, Finish Line, Hibbetts and Athletes Foot. The Kobe I, II and III were almost invisible. I remember I used to get mad by remember the Lebron Solider line was wildly successful. I believe KD line might have done better than the Kobes. Kobes were more of an underground cult hit after the Kobe IV.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtba...340-million-for-nike-in-2014/?sh=760b90354e56
https://amp.www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/02/best-selling-signature-basketball-sneaker-lines-2013
And KDs line is another story. If his line out sold Kobe’s at any point, it’s probably because of the price. They were barely $100 for a few models lol.