Kobe Bryant’s father, Joe Bryant, is selling the replica NBA championship ring that the basketball legend had ordered for him after winning his first league title in 2000 with the Los Angeles Lakers. The ring, listed on the auction website Goldin, is a size 11.5, 14-karat gold band adorned with over 40 diamonds around its perimeter. As of Thursday night, the bidding had already reached over $140,000, with bidding set to continue until March 30. The listing describes how Kobe, proud of his championship win, had ordered an extra copy of the ring to gift to his father as a special gesture. This unique ring, obtained directly from the Bryant family, is the only championship ring ever given by Kobe to his father. To authenticate its origin, the ring comes with a letter from Kobe’s mother, Pam Bryant. The reason behind Joe Bryant’s decision to sell the ring remains unclear, but it’s worth noting that Kobe had a troubled relationship with his parents for years before his tragic death in a helicopter crash in 2020.
Kobe Bryant’s Father Puts 2000 Lakers NBA Championship Ring Up for Sale
