On Saturday, it was revealed that Kobe Bryant’s 2000 NBA Finals championship ring sold for a record price of $927,200. According to Goldin, a collective marketplace, The ring was “obtained directly from the Bryant family, this ring is a true one-of-a-kind, and we can confirm that it is the only …
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Kobe Bryant’s Parents Spark Uproar by Auctioning Off Championship Ring
Kobe Bryant‘s parents are attempting to sell some of his personal items for the second time, causing controversy. The items include the championship ring that Kobe gifted to his father after winning the 2000 NBA championship. The Lakers championship ring is made of 14K gold and was specifically made upon …
Read More »Lakers Plan to Fix Typos Engraved in Newly Unveiled Kobe Bryant Statue
When the late great Kobe Bryant statue was revealed last month, it was complimented by a celebratory ceremony. However, it’s now come to light that the statue has multiple typos engraved into it. In a now-viral tweet, German basketball journalist André Voigt shared photos and pointed out the multiple errors. …
Read More »Lakers Unveil First of Three Kobe Bryant Statues
The Los Angeles Lakers invited a few hundred fans and former players to come to the unveiling of Kobe Bryant‘s statue. A rich and versatile group of people showed up for this historical event. Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Metta World Peace, Dwayne Wade, and even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver were …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Statue to be Unveiled Next Week, Honoring His Legacy Four Years After Passing
In August 2023, Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant, announced that a statue of her late husband would be revealed four years after his death. The statue is set to be unveiled on February 8, making it the seventh statue in Lakers history. “Since arriving in this city and …
Read More »Mississippi Third Grader Arrested for Urinating in Public Gets Probation & Must Write A Book Report On Kobe Bryant
A Mississippi child who was arrested for urinating in public has learned his sentence. Quantavious Eason, an elementary school student, was arrested on August 10th in Senatobia. The child stepped behind his mother’s vehicle to urinate while she was inside an attorney’s office. An officer witnessed the act and approached …
Read More »Former NBA Referee Claims League Pushed for More Foul Calls In Favor Of Kobe Bryant
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy claims the league pressured referees to call more fouls in favor of star players like Kobe Bryant to increase game scoring. During a recent interview with VladTV, Donaghy discussed the highly competitive 2006 NBA Playoffs, specifically the Lakers-Suns series, where Kobe’s team competed against a …
Read More »Lakers Set to Reveal Kobe Bryant Statue February 2024 [Video]
The Los Angeles Lakers and Vanessa Bryant announced the unveiling of a bronze statue honoring Kobe Bryant on February 8, 2024, at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena. “As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Laker,” Vanessa Bryant said in a video to fans. …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 Headed To Stores Next Year
Kobe Bryant fans may soon have a shot at Nike Air Force 1’s inspired by the late Los Angeles Lakers star. With the relaunch of the Kobe Nike line, it looks like several sneaker styles, all sporting his Mamba logo, will be making their rounds. His signature basketball shoe is …
Read More »Nike to Relaunch Kobe Bryant’s Line This Summer, With Promises of Exciting New Releases
It has been two years since Nike and Kobe Bryant’s estate parted ways after failing to reach an agreement on terms for a new contract. Following the split, the resale market witnessed a surge in demand for Nike Kobe products, while the availability of new retail releases gradually declined until …
Read More »That’s Baller: Kobe Bryant Jersey from MVP Season Sells for $5.8 Million at Auction
Cha-ching! Kobe Bryant‘s jersey from his MVP season sold for $5.8 million on Thursday, setting a new record. The late basketball star wore the jersey for 25 games during his ’07-’08 season, where he averaged 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists as he led the Lakers to the NBA …
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s Signed MVP Jersey Goes On The Auction Block, Expected To Sell For $7 Million
Kobe Bryant’s signed MVP jersey goes on the auction block for $7 million. According to Sotheby, the auction’s host, the jersey is the “most valuable Kobe Bryant game-worn jersey to ever appear at auction.” The signed purple and gold item was worn by Kobe during his 2007-2008 season for 25 …
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Granted Restraining Order Against Obsessed Stalker
A judge has granted Natalia Bryant a restraining order against a disturbed stalker who has been tormenting the teenager for nearly two years. The order was handed down on Wednesday after Natalia, Kobe Bryant’s oldest daughter, sought help from the courts against 32-year-old Dwayne Cortez Toliver Kemp. The gun-obsessed man …
Read More »Adidas Recalls Kobe Bryant Signature Sneakers Due To A Quality Control Issue
Adidas halts the re-release of one of Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers. The shoe company had plans of re-releasing their Laker-themed Crazy 1 sneakers on October 22nd. Unfortunately, days leading up to the launch, Adidas recalled the shoes due to a quality control issue. In a correspondence sent to retailers, Adidas …
Read More »Jury Awards Vanessa Bryant $16 Million Over Kobe Bryant Crash Photos
The jury has ruled in favor of Vanessa Bryant in the lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Departments. After more than three hours of deliberation, the jury found Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Departments liable for infringing on the constitutional rights of Vanessa Bryant and Co-Plaintiff Christopher Chester. …
Read More »LA Cops Keep ‘Ghoul Books’ Containing Photos Of High-Profile Victims Such As Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles cops have a culture of keeping “ghoul books,” which contain photos of dead celebrities and other high-profile victims. A retired officer testified Friday that the books were shared between officers in locker rooms and casual settings. The former officer took the stand in the trial for Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit against …
Read More »Trial Over Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Crash Photos Set to Begin
The jury selection in Vanessa Bryant‘s lawsuit over the horrific pictures shared at the helicopter crash site of her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna, begins Wednesday. Bryant’s lawsuit alleges that deputies shared the graphic photos of Kobe’s corpse and showed it to bar employees “without any legitimate governmental …
Read More »Lamar Odom Says Kobe Bryant Visits Him Often In His Dreams, Tells Him to ‘Hang in There’ and ‘Keep Fighting’ [Video]
Lamar Odom says Kobe Bryant comes to him in his dreams to provide inspiration. TMZ recently caught up with Odom at the airport. While speaking with the NBA player, Odom mentions he still feels the presence of his late friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant. Odom says that the deceased …
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s ’96-’97 Playoffs Jersey Sells for $2.73 Million
Talk about numbers. Kobe Bryant’s jersey he wore during his first playoff series has sold for a hefty price. $2,735,546 to be exact. The legend wore the jersey at least five times, TMZ reported. It was worn at two home games during the 1996-1997 NBA playoff series against Karl Malone, …
Read More »Signed Kobe Bryant PMG Card Could Sell For More Than $1 Million In Auction
A rare PMG card signed by Kobe Bryant is up for sale for possibly more than a whopping $1 million. A 1997 Skybox Metal Universe Metal Gems #81 Kobe Bryant signed by the late baller is up on the auction block. According to TMZ it’s one of the rarest cards …
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