Kevin O’Leary debuts $20 million Kobe Bryant card necklace at 2026 SAG Awards
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Kevin O'Leary brought serious sparkle to the 32nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 1, stepping onto the red carpet wearing a necklace valued at more than $20 million.
The longtime Shark Tank investor showcased a one-of-one 2007–08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph card featuring Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
The rare collectible, which O’Leary purchased in August 2025 for $12.932 million, has since been transformed into an extravagant statement piece set in 2.2 pounds of Tiffany white gold and adorned with 100 carats of Tiffany diamonds.
Kevin O’ Leary flexing rare iced out Kobe card at the Actor Awards 💎 pic.twitter.com/yKU9ZN2OXA
Speaking on the red carpet, O’Leary proudly highlighted the card’s uniqueness, describing it as a “one of one dual logo” signed by both NBA legends and declaring, “We brought Kobe back to L.A. … We’re rockin’ it tonight.”
O’Leary has previously spoken about the emotional and entrepreneurial value of sports card collecting, explaining that the hobby teaches decision-making skills from a young age while also fostering generational bonds.
He has also made clear that he has no plans to sell the card, calling it a “piece unique” and emphasizing its significance beyond monetary value.
At the ceremony, O’Leary was among the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for his role as Milton Rockwell in Marty Supreme.
While awards season often delivers dazzling diamonds and luxury fashion, his diamond-encrusted sports collectible easily stood out as one of the night’s most unconventional red carpet accessories.