LeBron and Bronny James' Historic NBA Debut Jerseys Sell for $102,000 at Auction

The father-son Lakers duo made NBA history in October, but questions over jersey authenticity impacted the auction price.

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game during the Lakers' season opener on October 22, 2024.
The jerseys they wore during the game were auctioned off as a pair by Sotheby's, selling for $102,000 on December 4, 2024.
The auction price was lower than expected, partly due to a lack of full authentication for Bronny's jersey, which could not be conclusively photo-matched to the game.
LeBron's jersey was fully authenticated and linked to the game, while Bronny's was attributed to the second half but lacked sufficient media evidence for verification.
The debut marked a milestone in NBA history and highlighted LeBron's remarkable longevity in his 22nd season as an active player.