Kobe Bryant's Game-Worn Rookie Jersey Poised To Break Record

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Kobe Bryant memorabilia has seen a massive spike in value.

Kobe Bryant's legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers was well-documented and there is no denying that he had some iconic moments with the team. Kobe was drafted to the Lakers all the way back in 1996 and while he wasn't an immediate star, there was no denying that he was a motivated player who wanted to put the team on his back. Lakers fans look back fondly on his early years with the team and having said that, it should come as no surprise that memorabilia from his rookie campaign is a hot commodity.

According to TMZ, Goldin Auctions is currently selling a game-worn jersey from Kobe's rookie season, and the word on the street is that it will most likely sell for over $500K. That's a whole lot of money especially when you consider how the record for a jersey sale is $570K, and that was for Michael Jordan's last ever Wizards jersey.

Kobe Bryant's Game-Worn Rookie Jersey Poised To Break Record
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It remains to be seen how much collectors will be willing to spend on this new piece although we imagine it will come close to or exceed the record, altogether. Kobe is a legend and his memorabilia goes for a lot of money these days.

If you could get this piece into your collection, you would have something that will never go down in value.

Kobe Bryant's Game-Worn Rookie Jersey Poised To Break Record
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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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