The final warm-up jersey worn by Kobe Bryant sold at auction on August 3 for an astonishing $336,000.
SCP Auctions put the jersey up for auction in mid-July. TMZThe historic garment was worn by Bryant before his final NBA game, when he played against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in April 2016. According to TMZ, the warm-up jacket received a total of 35 bids before it was officially put up for sale.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant, wearing number 24 of the Los Angeles Lakers, smiles as a video plays before playing Bryant's final NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Howe/Getty Images)
The jacket was matched to a photograph to ensure its authenticity. It is a size XL gold Adidas with purple accents and patches that commemorate key moments in Bryant's history with the Lakers. The team's 31 conference titles and 16 championships are noted on the jacket, making it an essential and sentimental part of the NBA star's career.
The late basketball legend put in his best performance in what turned out to be his final game and celebrated the success of the match by thanking his fans for their support.
“What else can I say? Mamba out,” he said, unconsciously giving his fans a final nod.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant wearing number 24 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets the crowd before playing Bryant's final NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on April 13, 2016. (Photo by Harry Howe/Getty Images)
SCP Auction As part of the auction summary, the historical significance of the warm-up jersey was mentioned.
“ESPN described Kobe Bryant's final game as a 'Hollywood ending,' and they were right. On April 13, 2016, against the Utah Jazz, Kobe scored 60 points and led the Lakers to their final victory, concluding his career,” ESPN wrote on their website. “This is the jacket Kobe wore in his historic final game. This warm-up jacket will be the only game-worn Kobe memorabilia on the market from one of the most pivotal and unforgettable moments in NBA history!” (RELATED: Kobe Bryant's Staples Center locker sells for $2.9 million)
The identity of the winning bidder for the historic jacket has not been made public.