The famous towel basketball icon Kobe Bryant wore during his last appearance match in the NBA has fetched a staggering £27,000 at an online auction.
Bryant draped the towel over his shoulders as he made his farewell speech at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, before a fan grabbed it.
And nearly four years later, the souvenir has been sold multiple times its price, with Mail Online reporting was auctioned along with two tickets from the April 2016 match.
It is believed Bryant's death late January may have contributed to the towel fetching more.
The basketball legend and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
Bryant was impressive on the night for his Lakers side, scoring 60 points to guide his side to a memorable 101-96 win over the Utah Jazz.
The 41-year-old spent 20 seasons with the Lakers, winning five NBA championships.
It is understood the lucky buyer is known for having the largest collection of LA Lakers memorabilia, having previously spent a whopping $30,000 to acquire a yearbook from Bryant's middle school days.
"He is a devoted Lakers fan. His long-term plan is to create a museum in Southern California," Jeff Woolf, president of Iconic Auctions, told CNN.
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