A jersey worn by a rookie Kobe Bryant during the 1996 basketball season is set to be auctioned off to the highet bidder. Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions shared with TMZ Sports that the collector's item could sell for a record-breaking amount – likely over $500K. The No. 8 Los Angeles Lakers jersey was worn by the late basketball legend in his 23rd NBA game when the Lakers faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 8, 1996, at The Forum.