This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 8/12/2011.
Kobe Bryant is considered one of the most complete players in the NBA. He has been selected to every All-NBA Team since 1999, and has been featured in the last twelve NBA All-Star games. As the leader of five NBA Championship teams in Los Angeles, sports writers and sports casters have frequently compared Bryant to Michael Jordan, with a poll of sportswriters anointing him the second best shooting guard in NBA history behind Jordan. The quick-handed sharpshooter is well known for his ability to create shots for himself, using his speed and athletic ability to elude defenders to get open looks or finish to the basket. In addition, Kobe is also a standout defender, having made the All-Defensive first or second team ten of the last eleven seasons. Both TNT and Sporting News named Bryant the NBA Player of the Decade for 2000-2009, recognizing a career which will lead to lead to a future Hall of Fame selection. On the front tail is the "Nike" manufacturer’s size "50" tag. Attached is an additional manufacturers tag with "LENGTH +4 Made in USA" on it. In the inside left seam are two additional tags which read "2001-02" and "Made in USA." Across the front is "MPLS." Below that and on the back is the player number "8." Across the back is the player name "BRYANT." All lettering and numbering is done in yellow tackle twill. On the left breast is the official "NBA" embroidered logo. On the right breast is the NBA 9/11 Unity flag patch. The jersey shows light game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.