1996-1997 Los Angeles Lakers Team-Signed Basketball with Kobe Bryant (Rookie Season)

Sold For:

$1,920

Year:

1996

Auction:

2021 Spring

Lot #:

2985

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Spalding official NBA basketball signed by players and coaching staff of the 1996-1997 Los Angeles Lakers, including Kobe Bryant (Rookie Season). The 1996-1997 Lakers finished 56-26 and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals where they fell to the Utah Jazz. Bryant has scripted his first name (Kobe) and uniform number (8) to the right of the NBA logo. Other notable signatures on the ball include Derek Fisher, Nick Van Exel, and Assistant Coach Kurt Rambis. Please note, the Shaquille O'Neal signature has been deemed a clubhouse signature by JSA. The signatures and all of the inscriptions are boldly executed with black sharpie and grade "9/10." The ball remains in Mint condition. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Reserve $300. Estimate (open).