Drawn from DeRozan's nostalgic recollections of closely observing Kobe Bryant's remarkable basketball career, particularly during Kobe's tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, from his upbringing in Compton, Demar DeRozan eloquently derived inspiration to propel his own journey in the NBA. Crafted with a sleek grey exterior, the shoe artfully incorporates vivid pops of yellow, purple, and light blue accents, seamlessly intertwining with Mamba branding. This symbolic color scheme intentionally mirrors DeRozan's fondest memories of witnessing the enthralling matchup between Kobe and the Lakers against the Utah Jazz in the 1997 Semi-Finals.