Note: This item is listed with an asterisk, * , which means it is owned by a private collector, and is available on consignment. Kobe Bryant wore these Air Jordan 7 Retro shoes while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers on January 5, 2003 during a 109-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The shoes are photo-matched. Bryant played 46 minutes and scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and 7 assists in the game. Bryant averaged 30.0 points per game for the first time in a single season in 2002-03. He did not miss a game, scoring exactly 30 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds per game (a career high) and 5.9 assists per game. He was an All-NBA First Team and All-NBA Defensive First Team selection. The Black Mamba, posthumously inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020, was an icon of determination and dominance. A two-time NBA Scoring Champion, a five-time NBA Champion, 18-time All-Star, one-time league MVP and two-time Finals MVP averaged 25.0 points per game over 20 NBA seasons. Kobe's explosiveness and devastating shooting game both inside and outside made him a force of nature. His untimely passing gave a new generation of fans and collectors an even greater appreciation of his greatness. A MeiGray Letter of Authenticity will accompany this jersey
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