Bruce Lee's famous "Always be yourself. Express yourself. Have faith in yourself" quote has had a strong impact on both Kyrie Irving and Kobe Bryant. Lee's philosophies have helped Bryant and Irving reach their highest potential both on and off the court. For Kyrie, mamba mentality first struck at the age of 17, when he laced up the Bruce Lee-inspired Zoom Kobe 5 at a Nike Extravaganza in California. Celebrating the moment and his appreciation for Bryant and Lee, the theme is revisited with the new Kyrie 3 'Mamba Mentality'. A Tour Yellow and Black colourway references the Zoom Kobe 5 and pays tribute to Lee's trademark colours. Four Red slash marks on the forefoot further connect to Lee. Honouring the bond between Bryant and Irving, a metaphorical passing of the torch comes to life with a snakeskin-inspired pattern fading into a Kyrie-inspired samurai pattern. The tongue features the new Kyrobe logo, fusing together Bryant and Irving's signature logos.