Published 14:00 IST, March 30th 2020

Kobe Bryant towel from Lakers legend's final NBA game auctioned for more than $30,000

The towel late NBA legend Kobe Bryant used during his farewell speech in 2016 was auctioned for above $30,000. The towel was sold in an online auction.

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towel late NBA legend Kobe Bryant used during his farewell speech in 2016 was auctioned for above $30,000. Kobe Bryant towel and tickets to Bryant’s final 2016 game were auctioned off toger at a virtual auction. Kobe Bryant played his final game against Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016.

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Kobe Bryant towel auctioned off for more than $30,000

towel was grabbed from Kobe Bryant’s shoulders by a fan as he was walked towards locker room after his farewell. Kobe Bryant towel was originally auctioned at around $8,000. fan who auctioned Kobe Bryant towel has largest collection of Lakers memorabilia, said Jeff Woolf, president of Iconic Auctions. fan also plans to create a museum in South California one day with his range of memorabilia. same fan bought a middle school yearbook signed by Bryant for $30,000 earlier this month.

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14:00 IST, March 30th 2020