Nike on Monday suspended the sale of products related to the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant from its webstore.
Users are redirected to a page with a purple and yellow gold Nike gift card with the logo of Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported.
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ESPN citing a source inside the company said the move was to prevent resellers from stockpiling on Bryant’s gear and then selling it to a higher price.
Nike is reportedly reevaluating its strategy of selling the iconic signature shoe series of the late basketball star.
The brand is also discussing whether to release or postpone the launch of the Kobe 5 Protro, which is scheduled to be released on February 7.
The company released their statement following Bryant’s death.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to those closest to Kobe, especially his family and friends,” Nike said in a statement.
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“Kobe was one of the greatest athletes of his generation and has had an immeasurable impact on the world of sport and the community of basketball. He was a beloved member of the Nike family. We will miss him greatly. Mamba forever.”
Bryant, 41, was one of the nine casualties in the chopper crash on Sunday
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