Not only are the former players and legends joining Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement the ones receiving memorabilia from the festivities, as each courtside fan that purchased tickets for Monday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will also get a special toy inspired by The Black Mamba, apart from the shirts everyone inside Staples Center will have.
It has been reported that fans sitting near the court will receive one Kobe Bryant RoboJam toy each, which is a special edition version.
I don't know how much courtside tickets are tonight but they come with this Kobe Bryant Robo Jam toy. pic.twitter.com/SHfmem4o8T
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) December 19, 2017
The game tickets on Monday is the most expensive one this regular season, with an average price of $685. With the greatness Kobe Bryant showed throughout his stellar career, and the impact he’s had to the game of basketball, the event was already expected to be a highly-anticipated affair, and the ticket prices speak for themselves. It truly is a testament to how much the Lakers legend is adored by the fans, especially in Los Angeles.
There are also a lot of other Kobe Bryant merchandise to be sold on the night, including shirts, caps and tumblers, among others. With how historic the night is, these items could be worth hundreds, or even thousands of dollars in the future.