As an ode to Dr. Jerry Buss, the late Lakers owner, this colorway gets its hue from Dr. Buss' poker jacket. An accomplished poker player, Buss was the Lakers owner for 10 of their championships and was a 2010 inductee to the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 'Brave Blue' Kobe 9 incorporates a full flyknit upper into the high top silhouette, as well as a metallic silver Swoosh. Finally, red accents round out the shoe on the heel pattern, while teal takes care of the lace loops.