Kobe Honors Buss with "Shuffle Up and Deal"

Before the cards hit the air, WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel made an announcement regarding the late Jerry Buss.

For Buss, Seven Card Stud was one of his favorite games to play whether it be here at the WSOP or in his loyal cash games in Los Angeles. After Effel uttered a few kind words, he handed the microphone to Chad Brown who shared a story about Buss when they were playing $400-800 Stud back in the early nineties and how they both helped each other through their health battles.

Effel then directed everyone's attention to the screen where Kobe Bryant had recorded a video message.

"Tonight lets honor the late, great Dr Jerry Buss. Player's shuffle up and deal!"