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Its a beauty for sure. I have seen another size 42 made in USA pop up on ebay a few years ago. Wasn't sure if it was customized or not but yours looks much nicer. Lakers expert Dan stated "there is a difference between a real Kobe game jersey that is assembled in Los Angeles (Name & Number) from the factory team issued jersey." I don't understand the statement. That would mean there were Nike produced pro-cuts size 46 made in el salvador; factory team issued jerseys made in USA and finally hand assembled or stitched jerseys in LA for the team. I always thought game issued and worn were the same jerseys; some just never made it into the locker room or were not needed that night.
This was his second season, when the company has changed jersey from Champion on Nike,
I think the kobe, he could take the test size 42 and 46.
I know the jersey by champion played in 44.
and just (M) 42 + 4 was a little too small or less comfortable than (L) 46 + 4.
So he could only try on it or playing this game a few matches in it,
Such are my hypothesis that jersey