The Summer 2011 Catalog Auction - Ends Thurs., June 30th

Lot #21:

Kobe Bryant Superb Game Worn Lakers Retro MPLS Model Jersey (12/17/04 vs. Wizards)

Kobe pays tribute to the Lakers last year in Minnesota while scoring a Triple-Double with this superb 2004 gamer!

A superb relic from Kobe's days as “#8”, presented here is a game used mesh jersey worn by Bryant during the 2004-05 NBA season. Adding to the uniqueness of this jersey is the fact that it is a custom 1959-60 Minneapolis Lakers throwback model jersey, made to the same specs as the jerseys worn by the Lakers during the final season in Minnesota. In particular, this jersey was worn by the Kobe on December 17, 2004, when the Lakers took on the Wizards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. While the Lakers did lose in OT, Kobe led his team in a valiant effort while earning himself a triple-double with 36 points, 14 assists and 10 rebound.

The front side of the jersey features an official L.A. Lakers/NBA Authentics Nike tag that features the special "Length +4", “54” and “2004-05” designation. Additional tags to designate the year of design of the original jersey style (“1959-60”) are also present. Across the front of the jersey is the team name with four white stars surrounding. The letters are made of white tackle twill. On the upper left front is the "NBA" patch. Aside from light but evident signs of single game usage this jersey stands in overall impeccable condition. LOA from the leading distributor of Lakers game used memorabilia, DC Sports.