Alright, hoops fans, buckle up because Bronny James is making waves in the NBA world!
Bronny’s Debut Jersey: A Hot Ticket Item
So, get this: Bronny James’ game-worn jersey from his NBA Summer League debut just sold for a jaw-dropping $38,400 at Sotheby’s auction. Yeah, you read that right! This kid, who just turned 20 on October 6, was picked 55th overall by the Lakers, but he’s already making serious noise. Yahoo Sports had pegged the jersey to go for somewhere between $6,000 and $10,000. But Bronny’s star power blew those estimates out of the water.
Outshining Top Draft Picks
Now, here’s where it gets even crazier. Bronny’s jersey fetched a way higher price than some of the top draft picks. Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 pick, saw his Hawks jersey go for just $3,360. Reed Sheppard, the No. 3 pick, got $15,600 for his Rockets jersey. I mean, come on, Bronny is out here flexing on the big names already!
The Bronny James Jr. Lakers game-worn Summer League debut jersey just sold at Sotheby’s for $38,400, nearly QUADRUPLING the pre-auction estimate.
What are your thoughts on this?
— The Collectibles Guru (@ericwhiteback)
LeBron vs. Bronny: The Jersey Showdown
Here’s a fun tidbit: Bronny’s jersey almost outsold one of his dad’s! LeBron’s jersey from a game against the Kings last November went for $42,000. Just a $3,600 difference. And LeBron had a triple-double in that game with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. I think it’s safe to say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Speaking of comparisons, remember Victor Wembanyama? His Summer League debut jersey sold for $62,020 last year. And his regular-season debut jersey? A whopping $762,000. Now, that’s a whole different ball game.
Father-Son Duo: History in the Making
Looking ahead, Bronny and LeBron are set to become the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together. How cool is that? Bronny signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers, while LeBron inked a two-year, $104 million extension. Talk about a family affair!
In Bronny’s Summer League debut against the Kings, he logged four points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Not bad for a rookie start. If he continues to shine, that debut jersey could skyrocket in value.
Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Bronny’s contract starts at $1,157,143 for the 2024-25 season and goes up each year, hitting $2,486,955 by 2027-28 if the team picks up the option.
So, what do you think? Will Bronny live up to the hype and add more zeros to his jersey’s price tag? Or is this just the beginning of an epic journey? Let me know your thoughts!
