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Kobe Bryant was a massive endorsement asset for multinational brands in the NBA. The five-time NBA champ’s impact on the league was quite similar to Michael Jordan’s in terms of influence. Kobe established himself as a reliable and fierce athlete, which made his merchandise and collectibles quite invaluable. Moreover, after the Lakers legend’s untimely demise, the things closely associated with Kobe have risen greatly in value. Notably, a pair of precious Kobe Bryant sneakers with valuable collectibles worth $200 million are kept in an ordinarily-looking brown brick building for one special purpose.

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The brown brick building in Delaware looks quite ordinary on the outside. However, it has two highly secure vaults inside that store some of the most valuable sports collectibles. The building is located somewhere in an unpopular block on a street in Delaware. The ordinary-looking facility is secured with armed guards present outside. Also, there are razor wires on the walls.

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Kobe Bryant sneakers lie in a secret vault

The Building has some of the rarest sports collectibles worth millions of dollars. The valuable items include trading cards, baseball bats, and basketball shows. The secret stash includes a pair of sneakers worn and signed by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Moreover, the two major vaults situated inside the high-security facility store collectibles worth $200 million.

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The building is equipped with the latest safety tech to protect valuable items from thieves. A division of industry giant collectors manages the high-security facility. Ross Hoffman, the CEO of Goldin Co. revealed the reason why Kobe Bryant’s sneakers were kept in the building. He reckoned that the facility was a ‘pain killer’. Hoffman said, “There’s pain of things getting lost. There’s pain in the things getting stolen.”

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Ross Hoffman suggested that the valuable collectibles were extremely important to the owners, Hence, losing them might be extremely painful. Thus, collectors often store them in the facility’s secure vaults with doors weighing up to 7,500 pounds and more than a foot thick.

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The security inside the technologically advanced building guard Kobe Bryant’s shoes and other items. In addition, every corner of the building is fitted with surveillance cameras. Thus, with the ever-increasing interest in collectibles and memorabilia, the Bryant sneakers will likely be sold at a staggering price someday.

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Rohit Kumawat

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Rohit Kumawat is a Senior Author at EssentiallySports, covering multiple sports like NASCAR and NBA. Currently pursuing an MBA in Media and Business Management, Rohit holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. He has been working as a Sports and Entertainment writer for over two years. His favorite drivers are Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Lewis Hamilton, and Ayrton Senna. In his spare time, Rohit likes to travel, and he is also interested in photography and music. Above all, Rohit is dedicated to learning new things and bettering himself professionally and personally.

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