Luka Dončić’s first game with the Lakers wasn’t just a moment for basketball fans-it sent shockwaves through the sports memorabilia market. According to SCP Auctions founder David Kohler, the jersey Dončić wore in his Lakers debut could fetch between $500,000 and $1 million at auction.
But there’s a twist. After the game, Dončić was spotted swapping jerseys with Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua in the tunnels of Crypto.com Arena. What’s unclear is whether Nacua received the actual game-worn jersey or a fresh one from the locker room. Until that’s confirmed, the whereabouts of Dončić’s historic first Lakers jersey remain a mystery.
This kind of hype isn’t new. Last year, Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut jersey sold for over $760,000, proving just how insane the demand for game-worn memorabilia has become. Given Dončić’s star power and the significance of his Lakers debut, there’s every reason to believe his jersey could command an even higher price. The game itself was an historical event. Courtside seats soared past $7,000, and the building was packed with celebrities like Adele, Rich Paul, Floyd Mayweather, and Will Ferrell. Even Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki flew in from Dallas to support his former teammate.
