Fans Selling Kobe Bryant Memorial Shirts From Lakers Tribute for Massive Price Should Be Ashamed

Fans charging more than $600 for Kobe shirts online  are a disgrace.
Fans charging more than $600 for Kobe shirts online are a disgrace. / Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

It was only a matter of time before greed started to taint the Kobe Bryant grieving period. Bryant memorial t-shirts are now selling for up to $695 on eBay.

Not even a week removed from the death of Bryant, his daughter and several others in a Los Angeles helicopter crash, internet "entrepreneurs" are looking to cash in on the widespread fondness for him and his legacy, in a grossly opportunistic way.

The shirt prices listed by the eBay merchants exceed that of an official Kobe Bryant jersey from the NBA Store, which goes for around $300. It's a price range that is just as much of a shakedown as it is a disrespect.

Individuals and organizations around the world have made an effort to honor Bryant's legacy in tasteful ways. This includes the release of memorial videos, graphics and custom jerseys, but the practices of these dealers puts a stain on this global moment of tribute.

Plain and simple, those on eBay trying to charge absurd prices for Kobe gear shouldn't be rewarded. This is the last thing the Black Mamba would want.