BID ON NBA FINALS GAME WORN JERSEYS!!

The National Basketball Association said on Wednesday it will auction online, starting with opening tip-offs, jerseys worn by players during two games of the finals this week between Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Game-worn jerseys have become increasingly popular with collectors looking for unique memorabilia, and the Internet will only drive that interest higher. Game-worn jerseys can sell for thousands of dollars, including $25,500 for the jersey of Cleveland all-star LeBron James from last year's finals with San Antonio. A game-worn Bryant jersey, with proper tagging proving authenticity, would probably sell for alot of money. With NBA backing and the added allure of the playoffs, that value easily could hit five figures. The auctions for the Lakers' and Celtics' jerseys from the first and third games allow fans to bid on the home and away jerseys for both teams, the NBA said. The auction from the first game will run June 5-24, while the Game 3 auction will run June 10-26.