Barca's new away kit is a collaboration with the late NBA icon's personal sportswear brand after a long association with him

The strip pays tribute to the NBA legend who in public always showed his respect and admiration for FC Barcelona, its style of play and its players

FC Barcelona unveiled its new away kit, which is inspired by late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The yellow top features Bryant's signature logo and a snakeskin-style pattern to evoke his "Mamba Mentality." The kit is accented with violet and black, mirroring the Lakers' color palette.