SUMMARY
- The first of the five NBA Championship rings of the late Kobe Bryant is up for auction by his parents, Joe and Pam Bryant who are receiving backlash for the same.
- The 2000 Championship ring of Kobe Bryant is in his ring size 11 ½ and weighs approximately 59.6 grams and currently has 13 bids.
The late Kobe Bryant created a legacy like no other. Even four years after his unfortunate death in a helicopter crash, he continues to make headlines. Recently, the first of his five NBA Championship Rings became available for auction and the internet is flooded with the news of this rare find. Bryant‘s memorabilia has a special place in the hearts of his fans who are willing to pay a hefty amount to keep a piece of history with themselves.
However, this time some of the fans have expressed their concerns and Bryant’s parents are at the receiving end of backlash. Notably, Bryant was drafted into the league in 1996 by the Charlotte Hornets. He was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers and he famously spent his whole career with the franchise. He built an impressive resume with awards including 4x NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player, 12x All-Defensive Team, 2x Olympic Gold Medal, etc.
In 2000, Black Mamba won his first NBA Championship ring and left everyone stunned by this accomplishment at just the age of 21. The LA Lakers won four out of six games against the Indiana Pacers and Bryant added a total of 78 points, 21 assists, and 23 total rebounds. The collector community is wrapped up in happiness as the first Championship ring of Bryant is up for auction.
The current bid on Kobe Bryant’s 2000 Championship ring stands at $94,000
The 2000 Championship ring of Kobe Bryant is in his ring size 11 ½ and weighs approximately 59.6 grams. The 14K gold ring is embedded with a total of 40 diamonds. Remarkably, one side of the ring has ‘BRYANT‘ written with the official logo of the NBA and the Lakers‘ regular season mark of 67-15 as well as their postseason win-loss record of 15-8 mentioned.
Kobe Bryant’s 2000 Lakers Championship Ring Is Up for Auction 💍 pic.twitter.com/MAliHfwa9q
— HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) March 15, 2024
On the other side of the ring, ‘BLING BLING‘ and ‘2000‘ are embedded with a basketball ring, and a diamond is added in the place of the basketball. These fine details of Bryant’s 2000 Championship ring make them one-of-a-kind and truly a rare find. As of now, there are 13 bids and the current bid stands at $94,000. The auction of this prestigious ring will conclude on March 31, 2024.
Kobe Bryant gifted a copy of his first Championship Ring to his dad, Joe Bryant
Kobe Bryant who was renowned for his determination and Mamba Mentality was also an incredible family man who valued his wife, daughters, and parents. Back in 2000 when he clinched his first NBA Championship ring, Bryant requested an extra copy to gift it to his father, Joe Bryant. Notably, the Lakers star’s father is a former NBA player who was a part of the league from 1975 to 1983.
Wtf
Kobe Bryant’s parents are selling his 2000 Championship Ring.
Current high bid on Goldin Auctions is 33K. pic.twitter.com/Egkc0GjSJs
— Matt Roth (@KingsofCardio) March 10, 2024
Furthermore, the recent addition to the auction market, Bryant’s 2000 Championship ring comes with a LOA from his mother, Pam Bryant. This ring is an original one that was gifted to Joe by his son, Kobe. Notably, some of the fans are furious about the Bryant family’s decision to put this ring on auction as they believe that it is something that they should keep to themselves and pass down to generations.
