Kobe Bryant Nike Zoom Kobe VII signed game-worn sneakers Game-worn sneakers from the NBA playoffs 2012 Each Nike Zoom Kobe VII shoe signed, the left to the swoosh on the outside, the right to the swoosh on the inside Footnotes: KOBE BRYANT'S 2012 PLAYOFF SNEAKERS. One of the NBA's All-time Greats: a five-time champion, eighteen-year All Star and an LA Laker for over twenty years. In 2013 Kobe Bryant was counted in the world's top five highest-earning sports stars alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Lebron James. At six foot six and 96kg he drew frequent comparisons to Michael Jordan - both shooting guards - in his style of play and work ethic, and enjoyed being the on-court villain, never more content than when silencing a hostile crowd. His career statistics on both offence and defence still rank among the best, and memories of him amongst basketball fans the world over are more poignant given the tragic accident that cut short his retirement in 2020. Self-styled as the 'Black Mamba', he went on to use this moniker for a variety of endorsements and designs from watches to sneakers, media to sports academies. He also appeared on screen numerous times and wrote and narrated an Oscar-winning animated short with music by the great John Williams: Dear Basketball was based on him announcing his retirement. 2012 showcased his second Olympic Gold medal with the USA team as well as his final post-season appearances with the Lakers. These sneakers were used on the road during round two of the playoffs against Oklahoma City Thunder. Provenance: Private collection. This lot is accompanied by letters of authenticity from Dan Ceniceros of D.C. Sports Collectibles, and Larry Studebaker of Beckett Authentication Services dated 3 April 2020, no. A31083-4. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing