Jalen Brunson Celebrates Knicks Championship With Gold Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE
Brunson celebrates New York’s title in gold.ByAaron ShamimOct 22, 2026
A championship celebration at Madison Square Garden deserves something special, and Jalen Brunson is marking the occasion with an exclusive pair of Nike Kobes. The Knicks superstar has unveiled an all-gold Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Ring Ceremony' PE, created to commemorate New York's historic NBA championship.
The sneaker arrives as the Knicks celebrate their first NBA title in more than five decades. For Brunson, who earned 2026 NBA Finals MVP honors, the custom footwear serves as another reminder of the team's championship run and his growing legacy in New York.
The design takes a straightforward but striking approach, covering the Kobe 6 Protro in a metallic gold finish. Its championship-inspired appearance complements the Knicks' special uniforms, which feature gold stitching and commemorative patches for the banner ceremony.
NBA sneaker collector PJ Tucker offered an early look at the exclusive pair before the game, describing them as “the hardest Kobe's EVER made.” His preview revealed Brunson's footwear choice ahead of the Knicks' season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The selection also came as something of a surprise. Earlier that day, Foot Locker hosted a nearby pop-up featuring Brunson's Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Arancia' PE, leading some fans to expect the Knicks guard to wear that colorway for the celebration.
Instead, Brunson returned to one of his most familiar on-court silhouettes. The Kobe 6 has remained a regular part of his rotation, helping establish him as one of the NBA's prominent supporters of Kobe Bryant's signature footwear alongside players such as DeMar DeRozan and Devin Booker.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Ring Ceremony' PE adds another memorable player-exclusive design to Brunson's growing collection, connecting his personal sneaker preferences with one of the biggest moments in Knicks history.
Created specifically for Brunson's championship celebration, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Ring Ceremony' PE is not expected to receive a public release.