When you talk about Kobe and his greatness, you cannot discount his mentor, only the greatest player of all-time in Michael Jordan. Kobe was one of the only people Jordan would open up to, share his mentality, a mentality that Kobe branded.
In 2001, Jordan would be returning to the NBA for the Washington Wizard, the results where not typical for the GOAT. On February 12th, 2002 Jordan would lace up against one of his favorite opponents in Kobe with both battling it out collectively for 45 points and 21 assists, a battle of legends.
Offered here for your bidding pleasure are a pair AIR JORDAN XVII sneakers worn by His Airness versus the Lakers. With size 13.5 sample hand written tagging, "23" etched into the back below the jumpman logo both original laces intact.
According to research conducted by Resolution Photomatching, while a conclusive photomatch could not be made based on the limited imagery available, imagery of Jordan's shoes from that game align with markings and creasing present on the shoes. Given the limited often limited nature of imagery with shoes and the lack of defining patterns visible, this is a fairly standard outcome.
Adding to these gamers are the in-era c. 2002 autographs to each outside ankle in bold black felt tip marker. It goes without saying that game used Jordan material in any format is highly desirable, but gamers from a matchup of two of the best of all-time, that's in the stratosphere! Accompanied by a Letter of Opinion for game attribution by Resolution Photomatching and Letters of Authenticity for the autographs from James Spence Authentication (JSA).