MJ said he offered to help James, but he didn't call as many times as Bryant, which didn't help them develop the same relationship he had with the Los Angeles Lakers icon. "If you

Jerseys worn by NBA icons Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are expected to fetch a combined figure of around $20m as the two shirts go up for auction. A game-worn garment from each of the pair’s rookie seasons are currently on display at Sotheby’s in New York before being offered at auction in two standalone single-lot sales.