Kobe Bryant's game-worn signed Air Jordan 8 heads to auction
The gist
The Realest opened an auction of Kobe Bryant's game-worn, dual-signed Air Jordan 8 Lakers exclusives.
The late Lakers legend's memorabilia keeps drawing collector money years after his death.
How it unfolded
- 2002Bryant reportedly paid $8 million to get out of his adidas deal and spent the 2002-03 season without a sneaker contract.
- Mar 21, 2003Bryant wore the Air Jordan 8 now up for auction during the Lakers' home win over the Boston Celtics.
- Summer 2003Nike signed Bryant for a reported $40 million, five times the buyout.