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From Jordan to Kobe: Ex-Jazz ball boy’s shoe memorabilia keeps ending up in lawsuits
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The lawsuit was filed in Utah's 3rd District Court. The shoes were consigned through Heritage Auctions and initially expected to fetch at least $300,000.
A former Utah Jazz ball boy is suing over a dispute involving a pair of shoes worn by Kobe Bryant. The shoes were consigned through Heritage Auctions and initially expected to fetch at least $300,000. However, following an ownership dispute, they sold for $99,000. The ball boy, Preston Truman, has filed a lawsuit against Jason Silverstein and his company, alleging that Silverstein falsely claimed ownership.
The lawsuit was filed in Utah's 3rd District Court. Further details about the case are available.
The dispute has resulted in a significant difference between the expected payout and the actual sale price of the shoes.
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