Personal collections, championship rings, rare cards and historic documents are among the items that hit the block Monday at Goldin Auctions. The auction includes the second half of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Collection, comprised of 247 lots, including the ball used for his last points, four NBA Championship Rings and three NBA MVP Awards. Also up for grabs is a pair … [Read more...]
Notes: Kobe Still Miffed; Harper’s 100th; Interlake Jordan
Kobe Bryant’s relationship with his parents can best be summed up in a four-letter word that starts with s. At least that’s what he told ESPN.com for a painfully long story about life after basketball---or something. Joe and Pamela Bryant originally said they gave their son time to reclaim some of his high school gear and awards but when he didn’t, they opted to turn them … [Read more...]
Goldin Asks Court to Keep Kobe Out of Auction
Goldin Auctions has asked a U.S. District Court for a declaratory judgment in the case of disputed ownership of Kobe Bryant memorabilia. The New Jersey auction company filed court papers on Friday after receiving a cease and desist letter from Bryant’s attorney over the impending sale of items from his life as one of basketball’s biggest stars. The auction company is asking a … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant’s Mom Cleans Out the Storage Unit
Kobe Bryant’s mother didn’t throw much away. Pamela Bryant has consigned more than 100 items to Goldin Auctions, which will offer them in its June auction. Among the items will be several of Bryant’s uniforms dating back to his high school career and even before. The auction features an array of trophies, NBA All-Star and championship rings, medals, plaques, game worn … [Read more...]