Los Angeles Lakers legendary guard Kobe Bryant wore this powder blue 1959-60 Minneapolis Lakers Hardwood Classics jersey during the 2004-05 NBA season. The former preps-to-pros star averaged 27.6 points per game for the Lakers in 2004-05, adding 5.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists in a well-rounded season. Bryant’s assist numbers represent a career-high for a full season of play, earning the former Lower Merion High School standout a spot on the All-NBA Third Team for the 2004-05 season.

This offered throwback jersey is powder blue, with “LAKERS” and Bryant’s now-retired number “8” sewn on the chest in white tackle twill. Four white tackle twill stars frame the chest of the jersey. “BRYANT” and a second “8” are sewn on the back of the jersey in white tackle twill. A Reebok tag with attached size “54”, “Length +4”, and “2004-2005” flags is sewn on the front left tail. “Hardwood Classics” and “1959-60” tags are also sewn on the front left tail. The shorts in this lot are powder blue and white, with a white tackle twill star sewn near the bottom of each leg. An NBA logo patch is sewn on the upper right leg. The jersey shows excessive use with pilling, fraying, excessive washing/wear and the lot comes with a LOA from 100% Authentic.

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