Ring Kobe Bryant Gifted His Mom Sells for Massive Sum at Auction

Kobe Bryant gifted his parents special rings after winning a title with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kobe Bryant gifted his parents special rings after winning a title with the Los Angeles Lakers. / Harry How/Getty Images

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had some major disagreements with his parents during his NBA career. One centered around his parents selling some memorabilia given to them, including championship rings.

The Bryants ending up coming to an agreement with their son and sold several items for a sum worth six figures back in 2013. The specific ring given to his mother has just sold again and that alone has brought back an impressive sum of money.

This story is a complicated one because while the Bryants did make a ton of money originally selling the items, they were meant as gifts. Now the ring Kobe gifted to his mom is owned by some random person.

It is important to remember that his mom did not just sell the ring to capitalize after his death. This is a ring that was already sold by her in the past. Still, this is another interesting part of Bryant's ongoing and sometimes complicated legacy.