Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center Locker Projected To Sell For More Than $1 Million At Auction
Here's a chance to acquire a piece of NBA history from Kobe Bryant, though it will come with a hefty price tag!
On Monday, bidding for Kobe Bryant's locker from the Staples Center began online. Sotheby's is overseeing the auction. Originally slated for destruction during the 2018 renovations of the Staples Center, the locker was saved by a maintenance worker and later bought by a collector as a unique piece of memorabilia.
The auction for the locker will close on August 2, with projections suggesting it could exceed $1 million. As of the latest update, the highest bid stands at $700,000. A part of the final bid amount will be donated to charity, according to 'TMZ.'
"In keeping with Kobe Bryant's legacy of philanthropy and community impact, a portion of the proceeds from the sale will directly benefit The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation," Sotheby told the outlet.
The auction also features additional Kobe Bryant memorabilia, such as his game-worn Los Angeles Lakers jersey from the 2012-2013 season. The item is priced at $85,000 and is non-refundable.
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Kobe Bryant, his 14-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in 2020.
Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant found out about the death of her husband and daughter online, a matter that she later brought to court.
She sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on the grounds of negligence and invasion of privacy. According to BBC, she alleged "that officers shared graphic photos of the crash scene, including Kobe and Gianna's bodies."
