Kobe Bryant ‘s jersey worn by the Lakers in their first playoff series was sold by collectible sporting goods store ‘SCP Auctions’ for $2,735,546. The California store received 26 offers before reaching seven figures.
Whoever was the forward of the Los Angeles team would have worn the shirt at least five times during the NBA playoff series between 1996-1997.
The identity of the buyer was not disclosed.
Kobe's only known rookie playoff matched jersey finishes at a price fitting of the Mamba Mentality 🐍#LakeShow #lakernation #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/74YYWVe8SS
— SCP Auctions (@SCPAuctions) June 5, 2022
Another item up for auction was a trading card known as Bryant’s ‘Precious Metal Gems’ sold for $403,000.
The only known autographed Kobe PMG set itself apart with an excellent result in last night's Spring Premier Auction! 🤩#LakeShow #whodoyoucollect #thehobby #kobebryant pic.twitter.com/UBPq73hINt
— SCP Auctions (@SCPAuctions) June 5, 2022