This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2019
Kobe Bryant's legendary career began in 1996 after Jerry West craftily picked him up in a trade from the Charlotte Hornets to the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA draft. The bar was set high for the young Kobe Bryant and he more than exceeded those hefty expectations from Lakers fans and analysts alike. Kobe's number 8 represents the first "half" of his career in which he scored 16,866 points, appeared in 8 All-Star games, nabbed one NBA scoring title and helped lead the Lakers to 3 NBA Championships. Kobe had already accomplished enough for a hall of fame nod while wearing his original number 8.
This offering includes a Los Angeles Lakers replica home, Kobe Bryant number 8 jersey and an autographed Spalding Basketball.
The jersey autograph is placed on the number 8 in black marker and is PSA/DNA certified and includes . The ball is also autographed in black marker and comes with a Panini COA. Comes in original Panini box.