Kobe Bryant's No. 8 jersey heads to auction, expected to fetch millions

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Kobe Bryant's No. 8 jersey heads to auction, expected to fetch millions
Summary

A rare game-worn Kobe Bryant No. 8 jersey, featuring an NBA Finals patch, is set to be auctioned. This jersey, associated with 17 games, last appeared publicly during the Lakers' 2017 jersey retirement ceremony. Now returning to the market, it will make its debut at ComplexCon in Los Angeles on October 3-4 before traveling to Asia. The auction will conclude on November 8, with high expectations for its sale price.

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  • •Jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in 17 games
  • •Last appeared on May 31, 2004
  • •Debuts at ComplexCon on October 3-4
  • •Auction closes on November 8
  • •Authenticated through The Realest's Certified program
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A rare Kobe Bryant jersey is headed back to the auction block and is expected to fetch millions. The Realest is auctioning the only game-worn No. 8 jersey with an NBA Finals patch from the late basketball legend. Its last documented appearance on the court was on May 31, 2004, when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated […]

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