You know what’s absolutely wild? A super rare, game-worn No. 8 jersey from Kobe Bryant’s incredible 2004 playoff run with the Los Angeles Lakers just officially hit the auction block. Seriously, this isn’t some run-of-the-mill piece of memorabilia; The Realest announced this week they’re auctioning off the jersey Kobe rocked while going a perfect 8-0 in the 2004 playoffs and an insane 16-1 overall during the 2003-04 NBA season.
Kobe’s Untouchable Playoff Run In This Gear
This specific jersey isn’t just a collector’s item, it’s a piece of history tied to one of Kobe’s legendary playoff pushes. Photo matching confirms Bryant wore this very jersey in *every single* series-clinching game against the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Yeah, the dude was locked in, wearing this jersey as he helped his team march all the way to the NBA Finals that year, even if they eventually fell to the Detroit Pistons. Think about the energy in those arenas, the clutch plays, all while wearing this exact piece. It’s wild.
This Is NOT Your Average Kobe Jersey
Here’s why this isn’t just another jersey auction: According to The Realest, this is the *only* game-worn, No. 8 Bryant jersey that features the NBA Finals patch to ever come to market. Let that sink in. The *only one*. Plus, it’s autographed by the late Bryant, making it even more special. This gem was actually auctioned off by the Lakers way back on Kobe’s jersey retirement night on December 8, 2017. And if that wasn’t rare enough for you, The Realest also says it’s “the only documented No. 8 from after Bryant’s rookie season to ever be offered publicly.” This is a truly unique piece of Black Mamba history.
The Price Tag Is Going To Be INSANE
If you’re thinking this thing is going to go for a lot, you’re not wrong. Based on recent sales of other game-worn, No. 8 Bryant jerseys, this particular one is absolutely poised to sell for millions of dollars. We’re talking serious cash here. One such jersey sold for an eye-watering $7 million in 2025, another went for $3.69 million in 2021, and a third fetched $2.73 million in 2022. With this one being so incredibly unique, featuring that Finals patch and its specific historical significance, the final price is going to be jaw-dropping.
Bidding for this absolute legend-tier piece of basketball history wraps up on November 8. That date is huge for a reason: it’s not just Kobe’s jersey number, it also marks the anniversary of his first double-digit scoring game in the NBA. You know collectors and fans are going to be watching that clock right up until the very end.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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