This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/21/2017
Perhaps the most legitimate contender to Michael Jordan's claim as the most electrifying player the game has ever known is five-time NBA Champion and recently retired Kobe Bryant. This offered pair of Nike Zoom Kobe II sneakers was donned by Kobe during the 2006-07 season, a campaign in which he averaged 31.6 points per game, the second highest total of his career. It was the first season Bryant sported number 24, switching from the No. 8 he had worn since his 1996-97 rookie season. Kobe reflected the number change by adding the notation “24” to each of his 8/19 black marker signatures applied to the toes of each sneaker.
The white high-tops with a purple and gold Lakers-themed highlights come in size 14 and have the appropriate player sample tagging on the interior stamped "SEASON SU07". Eye-catching features include the shiny white rubber toe covers, the purple Velcro lace straps labeled "KOBE" with a gold "KB24" brand stamp, "KOBE" stamped insoles, and a plastic laminated "2" and "4" on the outsoles of each respective shoe. This pair was acquired directly from Kobe by our consignor during their season of use. The shoes exhibit obvious and appropriate game wear.
Includes 2 Full LOAs from PSA/DNA (autos.).
Provenance: This lot originates from a gentleman who has enjoyed a long and successful career in Hollywood as an agent for many well-known athletes and entertainers. His professional and personal network enabled him to amass a significant collection of memorabilia, nearly all of which was given to him directly from the athletes and entertainers themselves. All of these items are being introduced to the marketplace here for the first time. While our consignor remains anonymous, SCP Auctions will issue an LOA for each game used item attesting to its player-direct provenance.