Joe Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, is putting up for auction the 2000 NBA championship ring that his son bestowed upon him.
The Goldin indicates that the ring is composed of forty diamonds and is crafted from fourteen-karat gold, with five larger round diamonds positioned flanking the face to engrave the word ‘LAKERS’ in purple enamel.
The jewelry is a ring size 11 ½, formerly owned by the Los Angeles Laker. It has an approximate weight of 59.6 grams and is accompanied by a letter of authorization from Kobe’s mother, Pam Bryant.
However, it is not the original ring Kobe won during his first championship, but rather a replica the late athlete ordered for his dad, 69.
“Obtained directly from the Bryant family, this ring is a true one-of-a-kind, and we can confirm that it is the only championship ring ever given by Kobe to his father,” the auction site read.
As of this publication, the bid has reached a whopping $141,000. Bidding for the ring ends on March 30.