Kobe Bryant's Game-Worn Air Jordans Fetch $500,000 at Auction
Rare Air: Kobe Bryant's signed, game-worn Jordan I...
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A pair of signed, game-worn Air Jordan IIIs by Kobe Bryant from the 2002-03 NBA season sold for $500,000 at Pharrell Williams' auction house, Joopiter. The shoes were worn during a historic nine-game streak where Bryant scored over 40 points, highlighting his exceptional performance during that period.
- 01Kobe Bryant's game-worn Air Jordan IIIs sold for $500,000.
- 02The shoes were worn during Bryant's remarkable nine-game streak of scoring at least 40 points.
- 03Bryant scored 44 points against the San Antonio Spurs while wearing these shoes.
- 04He scored 52 points in a double-overtime game against the Houston Rockets, dunking over Yao Ming.
- 05The auction was held by Pharrell Williams' auction house, Joopiter.
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A pair of size 14 Air Jordan IIIs, signed and worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2002-03 NBA season, has sold for $500,000 at Joopiter, an auction house owned by Pharrell Williams. These shoes are notable for being worn during Bryant's historic nine-game streak where he scored at least 40 points in each game. This streak included a standout performance on February 14, 2003, against the San Antonio Spurs, where he scored 44 points. Just four days later, he scored 52 points in a thrilling double-overtime victory against the Houston Rockets, famously dunking over then-rookie Yao Ming. The shoes were photo-matched to these games by MeiGray, confirming their authenticity. Following this season, Bryant transitioned from Adidas to Nike, signing a lucrative five-year deal worth $40 million.
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