![]() ![]() ![]() Sotheby’s is proud to offer the uniform worn by Bryant during this game, photo-matched by The MeiGray Group to January 21th, 2015. A complete player and an ambassador of the game, Bryant was the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and one of the biggest names in the NBA during his 20-year career. When Kobe retired in 2016, he did so as a 5-time NBA champion, a league MVP, a 2-time scoring champion, and a 12-time All-Defensive team selection. The game has become a famous moment for Bryant, with videos of Kobe’s left-handed shots continually circling on Social Media.Īn embodiment of the competitive spirit, it was Bryant’s ability to attack each game with an unparalleled desire to win that made him one of this generation’s greatest. Miraculously he was able to score, determined not to give up. With 5 minutes remaining in the 4th Quarter, and down 13 points – Kobe re-entered the game – deciding he would play left-handed. On Janu– wearing this uniform – a 36 year-old Kobe Bryant grimaced as he injured his right shoulder in the 3rd Quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans. ![]() This jersey is an embodiment of the competitive spirit, and of who Kobe Bryant was as an athlete. With a face displaying agony, he instead hobbled to the free throw line and made both shots, touching nothing but net. 17 years later, when he tore his achilles, Kobe was not carried off the court by his teammates. Instead, Bryant reportedly went to the gym. When Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at 17 years old he did not celebrate with an elaborate draft party. ![]()
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