This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/26/2016.
On the front left tail (of the purple side) is a “NIKE” size “XL” manufacturer’s tag. On this tag, the player number “8” is written in black pen, a “LENGTH + 4” flag tag is attached and a materials tag with washing instructions is attached. On the left chest is the official “NBA” logo embroidered and below the v-neck is a gold-colored Nike logo embroidered. Across the chest reads, “LOS ANGELES LAKERS BASKETBALL” painted in white and gold. The reverse side has the official “NBA” logo on the left chest and a purple Nike logo embroidered below the v-neck. Across the chest reads, “LAKERS” painted in purple and white. Below, Bryant signed the practice jersey in black pen and in our opinion rates a 9 overall. These jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as player-worn and in our opinion shows appropriate wear. Accompanied by an LOA from JSA and D.C. Sports.
This lot is part of a family owned collection of some of the best Kobe Bryant memorabilia ever publicly auctioned. Every item is hobby fresh. The timing could not be more perfect, as the basketball world recently celebrated Bryant's final farewell season in the NBA. Bryant is one of the league's greatest players of all time and will be remembered for being one of the only players who could muster up a killer instinct akin to Michael Jordan. Bryant won five NBA championships, was a two-time NBA Finals MVP and was named the regular season MVP once. Bryant holds the record for the most consecutive All-Star Game appearances with 18 and was named to 15 All-NBA Teams. Bryant put in the work on both ends of the floor and was named to nine NBA All-Defensive First Teams. The two-time scoring champion is the Los Angeles Lakers all-time leading scorer and ranks third on both the league's all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring lists. Grey Flannel Auctions is honored to offer this lot of the soon-to-be Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee to our bidders.