introduce

Signed by: Kobe Bryant is an NBA legend, five-time champion, 18-time All-Star, and an inspiration to countless people with his "Mamba Mentality."

Sample shorts: Included with the card are the game-worn shorts Kobe wore in Game 5 of the 2009 NBA Finals, a 99-86 victory over the Magic. This victory sealed the Lakers' championship.

Item: PANINI Official Souvenir Kobe Bryant Autograph 2008-09 Timeless Treasures Championship Season

Item Source

Officially purchased from PANINI. This is the PANINI TIMELESS TREASURES series, documenting Kobe's championship season. PANINI has a long-term contract with the NBA, and Kobe has an exclusive contract with PANINI and is their spokesperson. [Note 1]

Personal Appreciation

Kobe is a basketball memory of my youth. This item shows Kobe in Game 5 and the final game of the Finals against the Magic, winning his fourth NBA championship and being named NBA Finals MVP for the first time. It was a perfect season, and the accompanying shorts Kobe wore in the championship game make this item extremely valuable.

References

Note 1: PANINI Wikipedia