American basketball player Kobe Bryant and Nike launch today a pair of sneakers inspired by the Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven. At first glance, the link between Beethoven and an NBA player is not very obvious. However, being an amateur pianist, Kobe Bryant is also a fan of the German composer. The Kobe 9 Elite Low is Bryant’s most innovative shoe to-date. According to the designers, the grey color of this shoe represents Beethoven’s timeless quality. Whatsoever…