Chinese Kobe Bryant fan amasses huge collection of signed memorabilia
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Liu Zhe shows a pair of Nike sneakers signed by the retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. (File photo: IC)

Over the past 10 years, a teenager from Heilongjiang Province has amassed a large collection of memorabilia signed by his favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant. Liu Zhe's collection, which includes sneakers, jerseys, and basketballs, got two new additions at his birthday this year when the retired NBA superstar sent him a team jersey and a pair of sneakers signed "To Liu Zhe, happy birthday—Kobe Bryant".

The sneakers were the pair Kobe wore when he took to the court on March 23, 2016 – shortly before the end of his playing career.