Everybody wants a piece of Kobe Bryant before he retires.
The items being sold by Staples Center through the Anschutz Entertainment Group, though, are not made for a typical fan’s budget.
First is this hat made of lambskin and snakeskin—like the Black Mamba. Get it?—which features “3.5 ounces of 18-karat gold” in the shape of Bryant’s number, per ESPN’s Darren Rovell.
The New Era cap will cost a small fee of $38,024. Here’s a look at how it was made:
The Lakers are also selling a diamond-fitted hat in purple and gold for the clever price of $24,008.24:
These jackets are made with lambskin and Swarovski crystals, and only 24 have been made. They’ll cost a pretty penny, as well:
Of course, there are jerseys, too:
According to Rovell, some items are already available. The rest will hit the market during Bryant's last game against the Utah Jazz on April 13.
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Article written by Thomas Duffy