July 13, 1996: Fila Summer League Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) Ticket Stub PSA VG-EX 4 - Kobe Bryant Professional Debut!

Sold For:

$3,240

Year:

1996

Auction:

2023 Spring

Lot #:

3465

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Graded VG-EX 4 by PSA. For the Kobe Bryant collector who has everything: a ticket stub from his professional debut in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The July 13, 1996, FILA Summer Pro League game was played at The Pyramid arena on the campus of Long Beach State University. Bryant wore the Lakers uniform for the first time, making this his true rookie debut. Though there was a certain buzz generated about Bryant at the time, and the college gym was packed as the local Lakers were playing the Detroit Pistons, there was no foresight of the future individual and team success the 18-year-old would one day accomplish. Bryant scored 27 points in a loss to the Pistons. Only five graded examples in the PSA Population Report. Additionally, this is a box office ticket, not the more common Ticketmaster printout, which makes an already rare ticket even more desirable. Opening Bid $300.