Kobe Bryant is the son of former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. Kobe rose to national prominence in 1996 when he became the first guard in league history to be drafted out of high school. On the front tail is the "NIKE" manufacturers size 46 tag. Attached is an additional manufacturers tag reading "LENGTH +4" and "Made in USA". The inside inseam has two tags, a Nike washing instructions tag and a "1997-98 Made in USA" year tag. Across the front is "LAKERS." Below that and on the back is the player number "8." Across the back is the player name "BRYANT." All lettering and numbering is done in purple on white tackle twill. On the left breast is the official "NBA" embroidered logo. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. An additional LOA will be provided.