March 21st 2024.
Kobe Bryant's fans are expressing their disappointment and criticism towards his parents for putting his championship ring up for auction. The late NBA star's first championship ring, won in 2000, was seen in an auction bid that caught the attention of fans on social media. It is set to end on March 30th and has already racked up a total of $141,000 in bids.
The ring, made of 14-karat gold and adorned with 40 diamonds, was gifted to Joe and Pamela Bryant after Kobe's first of five championship wins. According to the auction site, this is not an executive version but the exact same ring given to Kobe and his teammates. It also comes with a letter of authenticity from Pamela, confirming its legitimacy.
However, this move by Kobe's parents has not been received well by fans. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and disapproval of the auction. Some have even questioned why the family would sell such a valuable item, considering Kobe's net worth of $800 million and the fact that he left a substantial inheritance for his loved ones.
This is not the first time Kobe's parents have tried to auction off his personal items. In 2013, there was a lawsuit between Kobe and Goldin Auctions over the sale of his memorabilia. The settlement allowed for only a small percentage of the items to be sold. This event also caused tension in Kobe's relationship with his parents, as he described it as "sh*t" in a 2016 interview with ESPN. However, a friend of the family revealed that they had seen Kobe and his dad reconcile shortly before his death in 2020.
Despite the controversy surrounding this auction, it is clear that Kobe's parents have the right to sell the ring as it was a gift to them from their son. However, it is understandable why fans are upset to see such a personal and sentimental item being sold to the highest bidder. It is a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Kobe and his parents, but also a reminder of the love and bond shared between them.
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