Kobe Bryant's debut Lakers jersey at Sotheby's New York and other pics of the day in the NBA ...

Here's what you need to know about the Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant jersey auctions ... an auction house based in New York City. Jordan's jersey was matched and authenticated to his preseason ...

The "Kobe USC" colorway, featuring the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 in USC's colors, was released on Jan. 1, 2009. Bryant clearly wasn't too offended by some kids wanting to play in his shoes.

She embodies the lasting impact Kobe Bryant continues to have on the basketball community even after his death. Ionescu paid homage to the NBA icon by wearing his jersey before one of her regular ...

Michael Jordan's dates from 1984 while Kobe Bryant's is from 1996 ... for the auction house to authenticate it and it is the only jersey worn by Michael Jordan during his rookie season to come ...