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Kobe Bryant's Game-Worn Lakers Jersey from 2009 NBA Finals to Be Sold at Auction

Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekX.com LogoFeatured Columnist IVMarch 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 4:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against Courtney Lee #11 and Rashard Lewis #9 of the Orlando Magic in Game One of the 2009 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.  The Lakers won 100-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Kobe Bryant turned in one of the best NBA Finals performances of his career in Game 1 of the 2009 series against the Orlando Magic, and now the jersey he wore can be yours.

As long as you have more than a million dollars to spare.

Sotheby's listed the jersey—which is "accompanied by a photomatch letter from The MeiGray Group, having originally been sold by the National Basketball Association"—for sale through an auction that closes on April 10 at 4:01 p.m. ET.

As of Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET, the bid is $1.4 million. However, the listed estimate is between $1.5 million and $2.5 million.

It is no surprise the gold jersey would sell for so much.

Bryant stuffed the stat sheet with 40 points, eight assists, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a dominant 100-75 victory that started a relatively straightforward 4-1 victory in the Finals.

It was the most points Bryant scored in a single NBA Finals game and set the tone for what would become his first ring without Shaquille O'Neal.

In all, Bryant won five championships, two NBA Finals MVPs, a league MVP and two scoring titles. He was also an 18-time All-Star, 12-time All-Defensive selection and 15-time All-NBA selection as one of the best players in NBA history.

And now the jersey he wore during one of his defining performances is for sale.