"An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Los Angeles Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions, the second-largest sum ever paid for a pair of his sneakers," wrote Dan Hajducky.

Considering how vocal he's been about his fandom, it shouldn't be shocking to learn Jalen Williams believes Kobe Bryant is basketball's greatest of all time. The NBA champion trended on social media this past week for a side-by-side photo.

Kobe Bryant’s legacy has long been a lightning rod for debate in basketball circles. A five-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and 18-time All-Star, Bryant’s resume stacks up with the very best to ever play the game.