"Nike agrees with most NBA observers that Kobe ranks among the very best players in the NBA and his training and preparation are key elements of his game," said Nike spokesman Rodney Knox.
The ads appearing in Sports are the first to use Bryant's image. His name appeared in an ad earlier this year.
Prosecutors dismissed a rape charge against Bryant last September after his alleged victim refused to go ahead with the case. Bryant publicly apologized to her without admitting any guilt.
A civil suit filed by the alleged victim against Bryant was settled out of court. Its details were not released.
Bryant had signed a $45 million deal with Nike shortly before his arrest. McDonald's and Nutella both dropped Bryant from their roster of celebrity endorsers after his arrest.
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