Kobe Bryant’s Warm-Up Jacket From His Final NBA Game Up For Auction
LA Lakers Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his final game—the most significant achievement in his 20-year career. Fans now have a chance to own a piece of the action since the warm-up jacket he wore to that game is being auctioned off for big bucks.
The long-sleeved yellow Adidas jersey is extra large. It features the Lakers logo on the front left and the NBA logo on the right. It’s also covered with various purple accents, commemorating the team’s founding in 1948 and the 16 titles they’ve collected over the years.
You can get it from SCP Auctions, which has already received 18 bids.
If you can match the latest bid, which sits at $70,000, you may have a small chance of taking the jersey home. David Kohler, the President/CEO of the sports memorabilia store, estimates that the game-worn jersey from Bryant’s farewell Mamba Out game could be worth a cool $10 million before the auction closes.
“He warmed up in it before the game and acknowledged the Lakers fans then went and scored 60 points!,” Kohler shared, labeling it “the next best thing.”
And no, the price estimate isn’t an overly optimistic reach.
In February 2023, Bryant’s signed jersey from his only MVP season sold for a record-breaking $5.8 million at Sotheby’s. The two-time Olympic gold medalist wore it to 25 games, but the biggest event it was part of was the basketball match against the Denver Nuggets. Yep, that’s the same game where Bryant scored a 14-point lead by grabbing the jersey. And—let’s not forget the best part—where the legendary athlete screamed in excitement.
“The raw passion captured in the photos has inspired artists and designers all over the world … This jersey has been featured in countless murals and artworks depicting the late basketball sensation,” Sotheby’s shared at the time.
It is the second most expensive jersey sold on the platform, with the first place held by Michael Jordan. His The Last Dance game-worn outerwear sold for $10,091,000.
Everything has been photo-verified by Sports Investors Authentication. So, individuals can spend top dollar on their favorite collectibles with peace of mind.
Can’t cough up millions of dollars in cash? Don’t worry!
You can try your luck on other coveted (and more affordable) Bryant memorabilia. This includes the Kobe VII Shoes ($9,000), Kobe I-VIII Sneakers in Coveted Colorways ($18,000), and Nike’s Kobe V Big Stage White Sneakers ($1,400).
There’s also a dual signed photo by Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan, with the current bid sitting tight at $3,500. This item comes with an authenticated floor piece of United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
