Some rare NBA memorabilia is hitting the market, as the debut jerseys of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant will be auctioned off by Sotheby's in the coming months. CNN reported the story on Thursday ...

Worn by Kobe Bryant during seven games of the 1996-1997 season, his rookie debut jersey will be sold as part of a single-lot, during an online auction starting April 10 and ending April 24.

Similarly rare is Kobe Bryant’s debut Los Angeles Lakers jersey, which dates to the start ... when “rookie memorabilia” — items dating back to the early days of a star athlete’s career ...

Bryant’s jersey dates back to the start of his 20-year career with the Lakers. The No. 8 jersey has been matched and authenticated by examining moments like his first NBA Media Day, preseason ...

Similarly rare is Kobe Bryant's debut Los Angeles Lakers jersey, which dates to the start ... a time when "rookie memorabilia" - items dating back to the early days of a star athlete's career ...