Kobe Bryant’s Torn Achilles Lakers Jersey Expected To Sell For Crazy Amount
Kobe Bryant’s legendary torn Achilles jersey with the Los Angeles Lakers is expected to fetch a crazy amount in auction.
Every Purple and Gold fan knows about the Achilles jersey. Back in the 2012-13 NBA season during a showdown with the Golden State Warriors, Kobe tore his Achilles on a non-contact play.
Instead of walking out or letting himself be carried or wheelchaired to the locker room, Bryant showed his Mamba Mentality as he proceeded to take the free throws and drained both attempts before exiting.
Kobe’s free throws tied the game for the Lakers at 109 before he left, walking on his own power. LA won the contest 118-116, with Bryant’s actions only adding to his legend.
Feb 6, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kobe Bryant (24) gestures after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center.
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Now, the jersey he wore during that game is up for auction at Goldin. At the time of writing, it has a bid of $1 million. However, the price is expected to go higher during the final seconds of the bidding considering the importance of the jersey.
Bryant memorabilia has been selling like hotcakes as well, especially after the Lakers icon tragically passed away in 2020.
Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin Auctions, told me that the jersey is projected to go over the $3 million mark.
“We expected the jersey to sell for between $3-5 million,” Goldin shared.
The Kobe Bryant torn Achilles jersey is expected to sell for "$3-$5 million," per Ken Goldin. Auction ends Sunday.
"This jersey captures a moment in time that was one of the most impactful on Kobe’s career. …" Goldin added.
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Discussing the importance of the jersey, Goldin added: “This jersey captures a moment in time that was one of the most impactful on Kobe’s career. In that moment, as he experienced his worst career injury, he showed the true ‘mamba mentality’ and went to the free-throw line to sink two free throws before leaving the game.”
The auction for the Kobe Bryant jersey ends on Sunday, June 2, so there’s not much time left before we know the final price of the piece of Lakers history.
