Kobe Bryant's Locker to Be Auctioned at Sotheby's

Kobe Bryant’s personal locker from the Staples Center, used throughout his Lakers career from 2003 to 2016, is up for auction at Sotheby’s, estimated to sell for between $1 million and $1.5 million. The locker was saved from destruction during renovations in 2018 by a maintenance worker who recognized its significance and later acquired by a collector who reunited it with Bryant's nameplate. Sotheby’s describes the locker as a 'sacred relic' symbolizing a unique piece of Kobe's legacy, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation. The auction is part of the ALTITUDE capsule collection, which includes other notable sports memorabilia. This auction follows other significant Kobe memorabilia sales earlier this year, including his NBA Finals championship ring. Bidding is open until July 31, 2024.