Kobe Bryant’s $800K Sneakers And Other Crazy Auction Items
Kobe Bryant left behind basketball memories and moments that people want to hold onto forever. That’s why auctions keep setting new records every time something with his name hits the block. Fans want to remember him and have a piece of his story. And some are willing to pay outrageous prices to make that happen. These are some of Kobe’s wildest items ever sold.
2007-08 MVP Season Jersey: $5.8 Million
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After being worn across 25 games during the season where Kobe won MVP honors, this jersey shattered expectations and price records alike. It became the second-most expensive basketball jersey ever sold and the most expensive Kobe collectible to date. Sotheby’s confirmed the sale in 2023 after ten days of frenzied global bidding online and in person.
Rookie Season Game-Worn Jersey: $3.69 Million
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Back when Bryant was still rocking number 8 and fresh out of high school, this jersey saw action during the Lakers’ 1996-97 playoff run. It’s one of the earliest pieces tied to his NBA debut, which made it a hot ticket at auction. Collectors didn’t hold back and spent big, $3.69 million.
Staples Center Locker: $2.9 Million
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When Kobe’s actual Staples Center locker sold for a wild $2.9 million, they took the phrase personal space to a new level. It was complete with all the fixtures from his corner of the legendary arena and became one of the priciest sports fixtures ever auctioned off for fans.
1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors Rookie Card: $1.79 Million
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One mint-condition Kobe rookie card from the 1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractor series sold for an eye-watering $1.79 million. It’s flashy, reflective, and absurdly rare with that BGS 10 Black Label rating. Only a tiny handful exist in this grade, and collectors lose their minds every time one hits the market.
2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection All NBA Access Triple Logoman Card: $1.68 Million
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This ultra-rare triple Logoman card featuring NBA logo patches from Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Bryant lit up the auction block. It brought in a cool $1.68 million and gave collectors the holy grail of cardboard. Few cards unite legends like this one, and demand keeps going up.
2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Ultimate Logos Signature Kobe Bryant Signed Game-Used Logoman Patch Card: $1.58 Million
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You know a card means business when it pulls in $1.58 million and includes a signed NBA logo patch worn by Kobe. This one-off gem from Upper Deck’s 2003-04 set combines signature style with serious collector swagger. It’s the kind of card that makes wallets cry, and fans cheer.
2000 NBA Championship Ring: $927.2K
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Nothing says family like gifting your dad a diamond-covered Lakers championship ring and watching it go for $927.2K years later. Bryant gave this one to his father after clinching the 2000 title and it became the most expensive NBA ring ever auctioned. Sentimental value clearly comes with a price.
Nike Sneakers: $660,000
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Those black and gold Nike Kobe 8s from the 2013 “Achilles Game” weren’t collecting dust. They went to auction and sold for $660k. Enthusiasts know that those sneakers capture something unforgettable. He tore his Achilles and still finished the play. That’s legendary sneaker history right there.
2016 Farewell Game Staples Center Hardwood Number “8”: $631.2K
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It’s not every day someone signs a piece of NBA hardwood, and it sells for $631.2K. That’s what happened when Bryant autographed the painted number 8 from his last Lakers game. Fans went wild for this slice of Staples Center, especially since he dropped 60 points on his way out.
1996 Magic’s Roundball Classic All-Star Medallion and Ribbon: $282K
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Long before the NBA spotlight hit him, Kobe was turning heads at Magic’s Roundball Classic in 1996. The medallion and ribbon from that high school display found their way to auction and sold for a cool $282K. Even his pre-NBA hardware gets serious respect from collectors.
Personal 1963 Chevy Impala: $221.4K
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A flashy gift from his wife, Vanessa Bryant, turned into one of the most surprising auction hits when his custom 1963 Chevy Impala rolled out for $221.4K. This lowrider had style, chrome, and Lakers swagger. Car buffs and basketball fans alike jumped in with bids that kept climbing fast.
2012 Team USA Gold Medalist Ring: $70K
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Apparently, you don’t need Olympic gold to score big on eBay. Kobe’s 2012 Team USA ring sold for $70K and celebrated his part in that dominant London squad. It was designed with eight diamonds to honor the roster and gave sports enthusiasts a rare Olympic keepsake with serious international shine.
Game-Worn Lower Merion High School Maroon Uniform: $50.1K
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Before NBA arenas and championship banners, Bryant was torching high school courts in this maroon Lower Merion uniform. It fetched $50.1K from someone eager to own part of his origin story. Memorabilia hunters don’t play around when it comes to early gear from legends in the making.
2016 Final Career Game Signed Full Ticket: $40.6K
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A full ticket to his last game might’ve cost face value once, but Kobe’s signed version sold for $40.6K. It marked the night he dropped 60 points and walked off the court for good. Nostalgia seekers and hoops faithful alike went after it like it was playoff overtime.