Late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had another record registered to his name recently. His NBA championship ring from the Lakers’ 2000 run was auctioned at a staggering price. It broke the previous record for the sale of an NBA ring.
Kobe Bryant has a rich legacy in the world of NBA. He has immortalized himself through his achievements in the sport and has become the sorcerer’s stone for the collectors. Every item related to is adored by these collectors who give a lot to acquire them.
Kobe Bryant’s NBA Championship Ring sold for $927K at Auction
The 2000 NBA championship ring of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was recently auctioned for a record price of $927,200. Goldin Auctions held the auction and the sale broke the previous record. The auction of NBA legend Bill Russell’s 1957 NBA championship ring held the previous record, Russell’s ring fetched $705,000 in the year 2021.
Kobe’s ring has fetched way more money than Russell’s breaking the record by a big margin. Kobe’s name added more value to the item, the ring featured 40 diamonds and is made from 14K gold. On the front, it features the Lakers logo and “World Champions” with “Ring Bling.” The other side has Bryant’s name embedded on it along with the Lakers’ regular season record of 67-15 and their postseason record of 15-8.
Kobe’s 2009 Finals MVP Jersey also sold for $915K
The NBA championship ring isn’t the only Kobe item that has crossed the $900K mark. The Black Mamba’s 2009 NBA finals jersey from game 3 also fetched a huge amount. The auction of the game-worn jersey was conducted by Goldin Auctions, the same firm that auctioned Kobe’s championship ring. The jersey was from the #24 jersey from 2009 NBA finals game 3 which the Lakers lost to the Magic.
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Kobe Bryant scored 31 points and had eight assists to his name in that game. However, the fact that the Black Mamba won his only Finals MVP award that season added tremendous value to the item. The thought of acquiring the item enthralled the collectors and it was a tough bidding contest. The final price at which the item was sold was $915,000 which equaled the price of a luxury sports car.
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