I've heard that different Kobe models alternate from year to year with a blackout and whiteout release, i.e. we have the whiteout for the 4 and a blackout for the 5. These don't really have any ties to any specific team, yet although these were technically a general release, they sold out fairly quickly and of course are now tough to find in good condition. It's taken me a while to find nice enough weather to un-deadstock these and today's finally the day!