March Internet Auction Closing March 24
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/25/2018
This lot is part of the Jackie Robinson 71st Anniversary Auction to benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant wore this white alternate jersey during the 2007-08 NBA season. Bryant won his first and only NBA MVP award that year, averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.8 steals in 38.9 minutes per game. Under Bryant’s veteran leadership, the Lakers won 57 games and the Pacific Division title during the 2007-08 season, blowing by the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, and San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Playoffs. Although the Lakers would go on to win the 2008-09 and 2009-10 NBA titles, they were unable to unseat the Boston Celtics in a hard-fought, six-game NBA Finals in June of 2008. Bryant played until 2016, ending his career with a gutsy 60-point performance, as well as 18 All-Star appearances, five NBA titles, and two Finals MVP awards.
This offered jersey has “LAKERS” sewn on the chest in purple and gold tackle twill, with the former Lower Merion High School standout’s number “24” sewn on the chest and back in similar purple and gold tackle twill. “BRYANT” is sewn across the back shoulders in purple and gold tackle twill. A Lakers 60th anniversary patch is sewn on the right chest, and a NBA logo patch is sewn on the left. An Adidas tag with attached size “54”, Climalite, “2007-2008”, and “Length +4” flags is sewn on the front left tail of the jersey. The wishbone collar and sleeve openings are ringed with a purple band, while a purple and yellow stripe runs down both sides of the jersey. Bryant has signed the “2” digit on the back of the jersey in silver marker. This item comes with a LOA from D.C. Sports for game use and a COA from the Lakers for the signature. Please note that this lot has a 25% Buyer’s Premium. Goldin Auctions will be donating 10% of the winning bid price to The Jackie Robinson Foundation.