Kobe’s Iconic No. 24 Jersey at Sotheby’s Auction…
Kobe Bryant is an NBA legend whose 20-year career with the Lakers is the stuff of skyscraper-sized statues. Starting off in No. 8, Kobe switched to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season, kicking off Act Two of his epic basketball saga. This jersey switch might just be the most famous outfit change since Superman ditched his cape. Now, the jersey he wore for his No. 24 debut is up for grabs at Sotheby’s in New York. It’s like owning a slice of basketball immortality, which means you’ll probably need a bank vault the size of an NBA court just to store it.
In his No. 24 debut game, Bryant scored 23 points and dished out six assists despite knee woes. That season, Kobe outperformed himself by winning his second consecutive scoring title with a grand 31.6 points per game. Imagine scoring 50 points in four consecutive games—it’s like scoring a slam dunk on a slam dunk! Sotheby’s will auction this piece of basketball gold on Sept. 30, with an estimated price tag of $1 million. It’s like holding a magic ticket to the basketball hall of fame in your hands!
