I feel like sending M&N a letter asking why they use that lighter purple. It just doesn't make sense why they would do that when they go to such great lengths to make exact replicas.
M&N honestly has a LOT of inconsistencies. For an average fan who just wants a jersey they won't care, but for those of us who are big into jerseys, it's unfortunate. Especially given the price
Bro this was very informative. As a Kings fan who watched the 2000 - 2001 Western Playoffs religiously I couldn't have hated this man more. But the last year or so with the NBA and the retired Kobe as a man drew me to really like the man. I grew to respect his fatherhood lifestyle and also his skill on the court. Second to none.
Thanks for pointing out the purple colour difference! Awesome video! I wonder why M&N decided to go with PURPLE for all their Lakers jersey vs the purple/blue-ish colour Adidas did, that I also think is more accurate and more beautiful.
Salute to you.... im kobe fan and had been collecting his jerseys for years.. i appreciate you making videos like this.. And guys listen to this man they're alot of sites that will take advantage of your lack of knowledge and you will end up with a fake and out possibly 100-300 dollars. Agian salute to you.
Always felt the best looking batch put out was the 08- i think 2015 Adidas. The material shape colors stitching and all are just so beautiful. Still itching to find the Away Purple in my size.
Great video bro! Thought the purple looked off when i compared my M&N 96 -97 Shaq Away jersey to my adidas soul swingman Kobe one. I wanted to grab an authentic rookie jersey from the nba store and was on the fence for either one, but i'll stick to the home gold after this vid. Keep the reviews coming I love the kicks and history behind each jersey!
Idc if it’s real or fake. I’ve never owned something with his name on it. No matter what it is, I’ll be honored to wear it. That’s my hero right there bro.
I think Adidas half assed the authentics, rev 30 authentics anywhere you got it you'd get a swingman style numbers and not the mesh ones. Whenever the Lakers played at the Timberwolves the purple always looked like the Mitchell Ness Kiss cut numbers I wasn't a fan at first but I do like them much better, I'm a LA resident I bought all my jerseys from Staples center and they all had dual layered stitching but that would bubble after a year kiss cut doesn't bubble
Those jerseys with the finals patch or trophy patch are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i just bought the shaq heat trophy patch from the nba store waiting for M&N to restock on the kobe 2001 jersey with the finals patch if they ever do restock
Great video! I was looking for a video like this because I am researching the Lakers Kobe Adidas era jerseys. You are actually wrong about the stitching. The 2006-2007 season the game worn jerseys were single stitched with gold only. No white stitching except for the name on the back. The retail authentic jersey actually had this wrong back then. Google 2006-2007 Lakers game worn jersey and you’ll see. Mitchell and Ness do the stitching on the authentic jerseys right, the color purple is terribly off though as you said.
I’m trying to decide between the purple #8 rookie jersey or the purple #24 08-09 jersey from M&N but I don’t know which to get lol I’m torn. I just got the #8 authentic one Nike released but it didn’t really fit so I’ll probably return it and use that money for the M&N ones. What do you recommend?
Leo, do you think Nike has better authentic jerseys? Or do you prefer the Adidas Rev30 ones? From a swingman perspective, Nike blows Adidas away, but i'm not sure about the on court jerseys in terms of comfort, etc.
I think Nike jerseys are a little cheaper as far as make, adidas Rev 30 jerseys were comfortable. To say which is better is personal preference but they are different for sure.
I need your hook up bro. I’ve been looking for authentic Kobe jerseys back when adidas made jerseys. eBay is like weeding through fakes for an authentic one lol
Hello King Leonidas. Amazing colecction you got. Im really interested in getting an authentic Kobe purple jersey (I already have the yellow one) but im kind of freaking out with the soft purple color in all the mitchell & ness jerseys. Its normal or its a huge mistake? But if its a mistake i dont Get why they keep it like that. The purple Adidas color it seems the correct and real one to me. Please, i would apreciate your opinion and help before buying. Thank you man!
Great question. There’s definitely a difference in color between the adidas and the Mitchell and ness purples. I don’t know if they made an error with the color of the fabric or they tried to mimic the Nike authentic jerseys which may or may have not have a flatter purple. But with that being said, it’s still a great jersey to have and if you can get it , you will not be disappointed. Hope that helps.
@@KingLeonidas23 Thanks for your help! Yeah, it looks really great, it's just I don't wanna it seems different of how it really was the jersey and kind of fake. But guess we don't have any other option!
Mitchell & Ness got da color wrong on the purple 24 but the kiss cut numbers are correct because at that time kiss cut numbers was used 4 da game worn but the retail authentics was layered stitching.
@@KingLeonidas23 oh maybe ur correct, and nike 2000 Kobe number 8 game worn was also kiss cut. Well i really enjoy ur videos and collection take care and stay safe.
I purchased his home rookie jersey. Was considering getting the 2008-2009 road jersey down the road, but after seeing it on your video, I'll pass. I'd much prefer to have the numbers and logo double/triple stitched on authentic jerseys, and I wouldn't have felt cheated paying 300 for a stitching fishing almost similar to the swingman. Also, compared to the Adidas authentic, I'm not too much of a fan of the purple M&N used as well, but caved anyways a purchased a Road Magic Johnson authentic for $208 (couldn't help it, the sale was ending) Thanks for the video.
Yuli Fadida #keepinitreal authentic jerseys champion last year was 96-97. Champion then made replicas for a few years after that but Nike took the authentic license for the lakers in 97-98.
8 won 3 titles with the huge help from Shaq. If Shaq was not there he would not have won 3 titles. And let’s not forget Horry and his amazing buzzer beater against the Kings that saved their season!
He will bring proud of you about his jersey kobe bryant see his jersey in spirit all about memories kobe and his daughter too they are very special kobe bryant jersey is very special !!
man, you are the best collector youtuber. another great video, greetings from turkey :)
Kaan Uyanık thank you!!
I feel like sending M&N a letter asking why they use that lighter purple. It just doesn't make sense why they would do that when they go to such great lengths to make exact replicas.
M&N honestly has a LOT of inconsistencies. For an average fan who just wants a jersey they won't care, but for those of us who are big into jerseys, it's unfortunate. Especially given the price
HUGE L TAKEN THE PRICE POINT ON THESE. I WOULD RATHER PAY THE $300 - 500 FOR A FLAWLESS VINTAGE CHAMPION PIECE.
Bro this was very informative. As a Kings fan who watched the 2000 - 2001 Western Playoffs religiously I couldn't have hated this man more. But the last year or so with the NBA and the retired Kobe as a man drew me to really like the man. I grew to respect his fatherhood lifestyle and also his skill on the court. Second to none.
Thanks for pointing out the purple colour difference! Awesome video!
I wonder why M&N decided to go with PURPLE for all their Lakers jersey vs the purple/blue-ish colour Adidas did, that I also think is more accurate and more beautiful.
I agree! Thanks
Salute to you.... im kobe fan and had been collecting his jerseys for years.. i appreciate you making videos like this.. And guys listen to this man they're alot of sites that will take advantage of your lack of knowledge and you will end up with a fake and out possibly 100-300 dollars. Agian salute to you.
Thanks brother!!
Always felt the best looking batch put out was the 08- i think 2015 Adidas. The material shape colors stitching and all are just so beautiful. Still itching to find the Away Purple in my size.
Purples jerseys are my favorite on Kobe, but some reason I like shaq in the gold one. I’m weird
Dope video bro 🔥🔥 what’s ur honest opinion about Kobe’s purple rookie jersey? I’m thinking about buying one or just buying his gold rookie jersey.
Great video bro! Thought the purple looked off when i compared my M&N 96 -97 Shaq Away jersey to my adidas soul swingman Kobe one. I wanted to grab an authentic rookie jersey from the nba store and was on the fence for either one, but i'll stick to the home gold after this vid. Keep the reviews coming I love the kicks and history behind each jersey!
Just bought the 08 09 finals kobe jersey,I love it cant stop looking at it it's a beautiful Jersey
Thats awesome!!!
You already got yours? I ordered mine day after he passed and wait time is not til july 15 :(
@@rexcarlos1634 I bought it on mitchell and ness website they usually ship In 4-7 days
Those M&N Finals (early 2000s) pieces are so rare nowadays.
its on there website right now...just purchased it
Amazing Collection !
Idc if it’s real or fake. I’ve never owned something with his name on it. No matter what it is, I’ll be honored to wear it. That’s my hero right there bro.
I got the Kobe 96-97 Purple M&N jersey not long ago definitely in love with it .
Jack Morrison dope!!!
Cheers
Love your collection, love your videos, love Kobe. Your videos are very informative and your very knowledgeable about the jersey game
Thanks bro!
Sick collection of Kobe Jerseys FAM!
Thanks Boss !!
Amazing collections bro esp Kobe Bryant jerseys.
Thank You. You have been doing great with your videos as well!
King Leonidas thanks for the feedback from one of the best jersey collectors. Watched all your videos and hoping for more so i can learn
I think Adidas half assed the authentics, rev 30 authentics anywhere you got it you'd get a swingman style numbers and not the mesh ones.
Whenever the Lakers played at the Timberwolves the purple always looked like the Mitchell Ness
Kiss cut numbers I wasn't a fan at first but I do like them much better, I'm a LA resident I bought all my jerseys from Staples center and they all had dual layered stitching but that would bubble after a year kiss cut doesn't bubble
Those jerseys with the finals patch or trophy patch are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i just bought the shaq heat trophy patch from the nba store waiting for M&N to restock on the kobe 2001 jersey with the finals patch if they ever do restock
they restocked bro www.mitchellandness.com/authentic-kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-2000-01-jersey-ajy4sb1
You got any of those reebok silk jerseys and can you explain about them a lil bit?
You know I love this!! 🔥🔥🔥
Great Video. Do you have the original Nike Jersey of the first Shaq-Kobe Three peat?
Yeah I have original Shaq
Another fire video. I’m going to post my newest pickups soon once they arrive.
Can’t wait !!
Hi bro you have a great kobe jersey collections.. can you do a vid sizing or size comparison of each kobe jersey...
Great video! I was looking for a video like this because I am researching the Lakers Kobe Adidas era jerseys. You are actually wrong about the stitching. The 2006-2007 season the game worn jerseys were single stitched with gold only. No white stitching except for the name on the back. The retail authentic jersey actually had this wrong back then. Google 2006-2007 Lakers game worn jersey and you’ll see. Mitchell and Ness do the stitching on the authentic jerseys right, the color purple is terribly off though as you said.
Whats the fit on the M&N authentic I wear XL in the current Swingmans of both M&N and Nike
I’m trying to decide between the purple #8 rookie jersey or the purple #24 08-09 jersey from M&N but I don’t know which to get lol I’m torn. I just got the #8 authentic one Nike released but it didn’t really fit so I’ll probably return it and use that money for the M&N ones. What do you recommend?
gamerooscar53 I’d like the purple 8 better personally
dont know if I should get 2009 purple jersey or 2000 gold jersey...
I love love Bryant Where Can I find his real larker's Jersey
I’m contemplating buying the 08-09 jersey on the nba store , how do you feel about it
I think it’s still a great jersey
Leo, do you think Nike has better authentic jerseys? Or do you prefer the Adidas Rev30 ones? From a swingman perspective, Nike blows Adidas away, but i'm not sure about the on court jerseys in terms of comfort, etc.
Authentics are expensive, so I've never owned any from either brand smh
I think Nike jerseys are a little cheaper as far as make, adidas Rev 30 jerseys were comfortable. To say which is better is personal preference but they are different for sure.
I need your hook up bro. I’ve been looking for authentic Kobe jerseys back when adidas made jerseys. eBay is like weeding through fakes for an authentic one lol
eBay is the best route
What about the gold did Mitchell get those right????
Yeah those are much better
Hello King Leonidas. Amazing colecction you got.
Im really interested in getting an authentic Kobe purple jersey (I already have the yellow one) but im kind of freaking out with the soft purple color in all the mitchell & ness jerseys. Its normal or its a huge mistake? But if its a mistake i dont Get why they keep it like that. The purple Adidas color it seems the correct and real one to me.
Please, i would apreciate your opinion and help before buying.
Thank you man!
Great question. There’s definitely a difference in color between the adidas and the Mitchell and ness purples. I don’t know if they made an error with the color of the fabric or they tried to mimic the Nike authentic jerseys which may or may have not have a flatter purple. But with that being said, it’s still a great jersey to have and if you can get it , you will not be disappointed. Hope that helps.
@@KingLeonidas23 Thanks for your help! Yeah, it looks really great, it's just I don't wanna it seems different of how it really was the jersey and kind of fake. But guess we don't have any other option!
i’m deciding if i should get the purple or yellow kobe jersey,which one should i get and looks better? number 8 by the way
Purple 8 for me
@@KingLeonidas23 okay appreciate it bro i think i’m going to go with that one🤘💯
Dope 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Mitchell & Ness got da color wrong on the purple 24 but the kiss cut numbers are correct because at that time kiss cut numbers was used 4 da game worn but the retail authentics was layered stitching.
I thought the kiss cut numbers came in the later years 2008 and later. Thanks for the info
@@KingLeonidas23 oh maybe ur correct, and nike 2000 Kobe number 8 game worn was also kiss cut. Well i really enjoy ur videos and collection take care and stay safe.
Kobewentbacktohisoriginalnumbertwentyfour
Just picked up a authentic reebok Kobe away jersey. Not sure if it's the same shade as the Adidas one but is it almost a royal blue color?
Be careful with those Reebok jerseys bro. There’s a lot of well made fakes out there
Be careful with those Reebok jerseys bro. There’s a lot of well made fakes out there
The tags and stitching looks good but it's looks royal blue instead of purple. Mught just get a refund.
Ihadnumbereightjerseyinblackandgold
Nice
The Purple rookie jersey is the right shade of purple though right? By Mitchell and ness
Yeah It’s a good purple
Dope vid
If u have to chose 1 purple and one yellow Kobe jersey witch one will be your top #1 combination ?
I’d go with the finals yellow and purple
@@KingLeonidas23 the one with the 15 trophies logo ? And the best purple #8. For u ?
Dope video
Thanks 🙏🏼
How’d u get the kobe bryant adidas jersey authentic? help me
Ebay
King Leonidas any help knowing how it’s authentic? How much u got urs for? I rlly want one
I purchased his home rookie jersey. Was considering getting the 2008-2009 road jersey down the road, but after seeing it on your video, I'll pass.
I'd much prefer to have the numbers and logo double/triple stitched on authentic jerseys, and I wouldn't have felt cheated paying 300 for a stitching fishing almost similar to the swingman.
Also, compared to the Adidas authentic, I'm not too much of a fan of the purple M&N used as well, but caved anyways a purchased a Road Magic Johnson authentic for $208 (couldn't help it, the sale was ending)
Thanks for the video.
You said nike had the lakers rights in the early 00s but how come i saw some champion jerseys of that time period and they weren't fake
Yuli Fadida #keepinitreal authentic jerseys champion last year was 96-97. Champion then made replicas for a few years after that but Nike took the authentic license for the lakers in 97-98.
8 was better than 24
8 won 3 titles with the huge help from Shaq. If Shaq was not there he would not have won 3 titles. And let’s not forget Horry and his amazing buzzer beater against the Kings that saved their season!
Can i have one?
So I have an Adidas purple 14 jersey but it has no Stitching on it. It is fake
I would have to see more
@@KingLeonidas23 I got it around 06 , 07 It looks exactly like one of the ones you have accepted it's not stitched
@KingLeonidas23 ok on the bottom tag it had an NBA logo and Adidas logo and size but a blank square that says player only
Smh so The M&N purple Kobe is 🗑 ?? They messed it up
The only year I can see lakers using this purple is the 2001 season. Look up 2001 all star game with Kobe and these colors look the same
He will bring proud of you about his jersey kobe bryant see his jersey in spirit all about memories kobe and his daughter too they are very special kobe bryant jersey is very special !!
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Can I have a free jersey bro pls ?I have been a mega fan of Kobe but couldn’t afford a jersey
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