Tag: Auctions
During Bryant’s final game with the Los …
During Bryant’s final game with the Los Angeles Lakers, which was on April 13, 2016, he scored 60 points. He ended his farewell speech to fans with a now infamous sign-off: “Mamba out,” referring to his nickname “Black Mamba.” As Bryant walked off the court, a fan grabbed the Body Armor towel off his shoulders. The fan who originally acquired the towel sold it in a different auction in 2016 for $8,365.00.
The popularity of New Orleans Pelicans …
The popularity of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson continues to skyrocket — both on and off the court. NBA Auctions launched a bid for one of his game-worn Pelicans City Edition uniforms on Feb. 27. As of Tuesday afternoon, it remains one of the most popular items on the site — cracking over $15,000 with the close date set for March 19.
More memorabilia products for …
More memorabilia products for Williamson have been sold since his NBA debut Jan. 22 than any other player across the Fanatics network (which includes NBAStore.com), according to the company. And for merchandise and memorabilia sales combined, he’s been a top-five-selling NBA player, with a 175 percent spike in sales month over month.
Up to 15 important items worn or used …
Up to 15 important items worn or used by Kobe Bryant will be featured at Julien’s Auctions’ annual sale—Sports Legends—set for April 30 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Leading the group is Bryant’s full Los Angeles Lakers No. 8 home uniform, worn during the 1999-2000 NBA Finals, with an estimate of between $10,000 and $20,000. The uniform includes a black armband that Bryant wore in memory of NBA player Wilt Chamberlain, who died that season.
Other highlights include Bryant’s 2011 …
Other highlights include Bryant’s 2011 handprints in cement from Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood and a No. 24 jersey he wore during the 2006-07 season, both of which are estimated to sell for between $4,000 and $6,000.
If you’ve ever wanted to take the proof …
If you’ve ever wanted to take the proof of your fandom to a whole other level, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has a deal for you. The Basketball Hall will be auctioning off the actual plaques used to represent some of the biggest names enshrined in the Springfield, Massachusetts building.
Fans will be able to bid on the plaques …
Fans will be able to bid on the plaques of Magic Johnson, Julius “Dr. J” Erving and ‘His Airness’ himself, Michael Jordan. Auction winners will get the 25-by-28-inch black-and-white portrait that was previously found on the Hall’s domed ceiling for every person inducted. Other portraits that can be bid on include Rick Barry, Bob Cousy, Patrick Ewing, Pete Maravich, Isiah Thomas, Shaquille O’Neal and Jerry West.
The auction block may never have seen a …
The auction block may never have seen a collectible quite like the one Goldin Auctions has up this month. It’s a $5 check written out to and endorsed by Michael Jordan with an intriguing backstory that dates to his days at the University of North Carolina. It’s a smart move by a classmate who played the long game and is now parting with the memorabilia more than 30 years later.
The Hall of Famer started to run the …
The Hall of Famer started to run the table and was up $25 on the person who has the check up for auction now. A friend of the person Jordan was beating thought Jordan was hustling the friend and stepped in to play a few games. That friend won a few games in a row, and an irritated Jordan made the decision to cash out. The pay out was $5 and the consignor, the original pool player, asked if he could write Jordan a check for the money. It’s written out to “Mike Jordan,” the name he went by on campus, though it appears to be spelled as “Mike Jordon.” Jordan endorsed the check and returned it to the consignor.