Kobe Bryant game-worn No. 8 Lakers jersey sells for $1.83 million
The gist
A game-worn, autographed No. 8 Kobe Bryant jersey from the 2003-04 season sold for $1.83 million at The Realest.
The sale ranks among the five highest public auction prices for Bryant NBA jerseys.
How it unfolded
- 2017The Lakers sold a Bryant jersey via a charity auction on his jersey retirement night; its only previous owner bought it with a certificate of authenticity directly from the Lakers.
- Jan 26, 2020Bryant died in a helicopter crash at age 41 with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
- Sep 2026The Realest announced the auction of one of Bryant's game-used, signed No. 8 Lakers jerseys.
Key terms
- NBA Finals patch
- The annual best-of-seven championship series between the Eastern and Western Conference champions to decide the NBA league champion.
- certificate of authenticity
- A document or seal that certifies an item such as artwork or memorabilia is genuine.
Source: Wikipedia