Kobe Bryant’s parents are auctioning his first championship ring, and fans aren’t doing well with the news

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Kobe Bryant’s first NBA championship ring is up for auction, and fans were understandably taken aback. Emotions ran high when Bryant’s parents, Joe and Pamela Bryant, decided to offer the highest bidder an artifact of hard work and dedication and, for many sports lovers, the pinnacle of athletic achievement.In 2000, Kobe clinched his inaugural NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the beginning of a remarkable career that would see him win five NBA titles.

To commemorate this momentous achievement, Kobe gave his father, Joe, his original championship ring, while his mother, Pamela, received a replica.Fast-forward to the present day.

The original ring—a dazzling piece crafted from 14-karat gold and adorned with 40 diamonds—is now on the auction block. This isn’t the first time Kobe’s parents have attempted to sell items from his career, and fans are voicing their disapproval.

Many have taken to social media to express their dismay, labeling the auction as “disgraceful” and questioning why Kobe’s parents would part with such cherished possessions.Jay Shetty discusses Kobe Bryant’s success and desire to ‘inspire’ new generationsVanessa Bryant keeps Valentine’s Day tradition alive with sweet tribute to Kobe BryantVanessa Bryant and her daughters unveil impressive Kobe Bryant memorial statueThe controversy surrounding the auction is amplified by the strained relationship between Kobe and his parents, a rift played out in the public eye over the years.