Kobe Bryant Game-Worn Air Jordan 3 PE Expected to Reach Up to $700,000 at Auction

The signed Lakers player-exclusive sneakers date to the 2002–2003 season, a period often referred to as Bryant’s “Sneaker Free Agency” era.

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Collectors possess an unparalleled opportunity to acquire a significant artefact of NBA and sneaker history. JOOPITER is presently providing a pristine pair of Kobe Bryant Game-Worn and Dual-Signed Air Jordan 3 Player Exclusives. Originating from Bryant’s renowned 2002-2003 'Sneaker Free Agency' period—the iconic, brief interval between his exit from adidas and his momentous, enduring contract with Nike—this Lakers-themed PE is regarded as the apex of Kobe Bryant sneaker collecting.

This size 14 sample features a white tumbled leather upper, traditional elephant print overlays, and striking Lakers purple and gold embellishments, complimented by exceptional provenance. The duo has been definitively photo-matched by MeiGray to two memorable performances at the Staples Center. Kobe made his debut in this specific pair on February 14, 2003, scoring 44 points against the San Antonio Spurs. Four nights later, he donned them once more during a 52-point double-overtime triumph against the Houston Rockets, a match eternally commemorated by Bryant’s resounding baseline slam over the 7’6” rookie Yao Ming.

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Both trainers are autographed by Bryant on the heel, enhancing their significance. These Air Jordan 3s have been securely stored by a private collector in a dark, climate-controlled vault for the past twenty years, remaining in outstanding condition without any material degradation. JOOPITER reports that this is the sole publicly known game-worn instance of a Kobe Bryant Air Jordan 3 PE to emerge in more than twenty years.

This auction, directly linked to the period when Bryant led the Lakers through a remarkable scoring spree in the absence of Shaquille O’Neal, is attracting significant interest from elite sports memorabilia collectors. The current bid for the game-worn trainers on JOOPITER is $130,000 USD, while the auction house anticipates that the final price will range from $500,000 to $700,000 USD when the sale concludes on May 1, 2026.