So much has happened since Kobe wore this Laker jersey in last year's NBA Finals that it seems more like a hundred years ago. For Laker fans there must be mixed emotions about the jersey, given that the losing series against the Pistons was the last time Kobe and Shaq were teammates and it marked the end of the line for the Laker dynasty that "three-peated" from 1999-2002. Still, no one ever broke into the NBA with the success Kobe enjoyed, and given that he's rehabilitated his tarnished image, unique pieces of Bryant memorabilia are once again in great demand. After all, this guy may end up with more rings than Michael got. Now if he'll just share the ball a little. V-neck jersey has "Lakers" and "8" on the front, "Bryant" and "8" on verso in purple on white tackle twill. Special embellishment includes the NBA Finals patch and a red, white and blue ribbon patch with the American flag in honor of 9/11 victims, both on chest. Lower front tagging is Nike Authentic-Team/Lakers [size] 50" with "Length +4 Made in the USA" flag tag. Nike tag and washing instructions tag in interior. Light use.