Kobe Bryant's Childhood Basketball Hoop Hits Auction Block

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The hoop comes from Kobe's childhood home which was recently sold for over $800K.

Ever since Kobe Bryant's tragic passing back in January, many of the items and pieces of history that made him who he was, are now selling for some exorbitant prices on the auction market. Fans have been looking to get their hands on any piece of memorabilia they can find, especially sneakers and jerseys. However, those with just a bit more money than the rest of us have also been looking to grab some truly unique pieces of history. For example, his childhood home in Pennsylvania recently sold for over $800,000.

According to TMZ, the home had a basketball hoop on the side of the garage and this is where Kobe practiced every single day. The seller of the home revealed that the buyer didn't want to pay extra just for the hoop, so instead, the hoop is now being sold at auction through Sales By Helen.

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It remains to be seen just how much this hoop sells for although considering the history behind it, some experts believe it could go for a smooth six figures, which would certainly be a large chunk of change. The market for this kind of memorabilia has skyrocketed, even in relation to other big-name athletes like LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

With this piece of history hitting the auction block, let us know how much you would pay for something like this, in the comments below.

Kobe Bryant's Childhood Basketball Hoop Hits Auction Block
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.