This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2019
Kobe Bryant amazingly played in a combined 1,566 regular season and playoff games with the Los Angeles Lakers over the course of 20 glorious years. It's not often players remain loyal to one franchise let alone stay healthy enough to play at a high level for 20 professional seasons.
Kobe was always considered an iron man of the NBA due to his ability to play through injuries and still dominate his opponents. One of his most iconic feats of will and strength came when he limped to the free throw line after injuring his Achilles on the 80th game of the Lakers 2013 season. He knocked down both free throws and then limped off the court with little assistance. Though he was never the same player after the injury, he still played at a high level, averaging 22.3 and 17.6 points per game his final two seasons. He famously dropped 60 points on his final game of his career, finishing the 2016 season off by crushing the Utah Jazz' playoff hopes while leading the Lakers to victory. His 20 year career was filled with ups and downs but his five championship titles made it all worthwhile for the unstoppable shooting guard.
This offering is a signed and inscribed, "1996-2016 20 Seasons" inscribed Lakers white alternate jersey. Kobe's autograph is signed along the number 2 and the inscription is on the inside of the number 4. Both signature and inscription are in silver marker. Comes with Panini COA and autograph is pre-certified by PSA/DNA.