He was the focus of every TV replay, every highlight recap, every story that followed the first game of the 2018 NBA Finals. Unfortunately for former NBA champion J.R. Smith, it was for the wrong reason. The jersey he was wearing in one of the most famous—or infamous-- moments of recent Finals history is on the block through NBA Auctions. After teammate George … [Read more...]
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The “What If” Game: LeBron’s Finals Jersey Approaches 6-Figure Price
After a four-game sweep, the number of LeBron James jerseys from the 2018 NBA Finals will be a short list, but the one he wore during his finest hour is generating quite a buzz. James scored a postseason career-high 51 points in Game 1, nearly willing the Cavs to a surprising road win and his jersey from that night is currently at NBA Auctions. Bidding has surpassed … [Read more...]
NBA Auctions Jersey of the Week: Curry’s Game 1 Gamer
Jerseys from this year’s Finals are already beginning to arrive at NBA Auctions and one that’s expected to deliver at least a strong five-figure price is the familiar number 30 home model donned by Steph Curry. The two-time MVP’s jersey hit the block over the weekend. The white jersey, a Size 46 with four inches extra length, carries the NBA Finals logo on the back … [Read more...]
Trout, Judge, LeBron Join Ruth and Mays Among Top Sellers in Goldin Sale
It was truly a mixture of something old and something new at the Goldin Auctions 2018 Spring Premium Live Auction on Saturday night at the NYY Steakhouse in New York City when final prices realized for historic items from Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, LeBron James, Wayne Gretzky and Mike Trout turned heads and signaled that collectors are still enamored with rare … [Read more...]
Top-Selling 2017-18 NBA Game Jerseys (So Far)
The start of the NBA playoffs mean some big sales are still to come by summertime, but the 2017-18 season has already produced some eye-popping auction results for game-worn jerseys. NBA Auctions has sold hundreds of jerseys, shorts, shooting shirts and pants and related items since last fall, topped by the $90,102 sale of a certain Cleveland player’s All-Star jersey, … [Read more...]
LeBron’s All-Star Jersey Sells for $90,102
The jersey worn by LeBron James in the first half of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game has sold for $90,102—the second highest price paid for an All-Star jersey in NBA Auctions history. Thirty-seven bids were made for the jersey, which was part of the annual auction of All-Star gear that began February 20. James was named MVP of the game, which was held at the STAPLES Center … [Read more...]
MVP Threads: LeBron All-Star Game Jersey Hits Auction Market
He was named the game’s MVP for the third time in his career on Sunday and it didn’t take long for a LeBron James’ 2018 NBA All-Star game jersey to hit the market. The white #23 Nike shirt has come online at NBA Auctions. Within hours of its launch late Tuesday afternoon, the high bid had reached beyond $22,000 with the auction not set to close until March … [Read more...]
LeBron’s Torn Opening Night Jersey Sells for $45,000
The jersey that LeBron James wore until it ripped during the opening game of the NBA season earlier this month has sold at auction for $45,000. The home white Nike shirt became the subject of much discussion when it split down the middle of the back after it was grabbed by Jaylen Brown of the Celtics. The rip occurred on a night when the NBA was showing off … [Read more...]
NBA Opening Night Jersey Auction to Benefit Hurricane Victims
The NBA is using jerseys from its opening night games to help victims of recent natural disasters. In partnership with Turner Sports, the league is supporting an auction of game-worn jerseys for the four teams that played Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Jerseys donned by LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin … [Read more...]
LeBron’s Bloody Game 3 Jersey Part of 2017 Finals Auction
Jerseys from Game 3 of this year’s NBA Finals are on the auction block and bidders haven’t been shy about trying to snare shirts worn by the stars of the Warriors and Cavs. With bidding set to close Thursday, the blue Golden State jersey donned by Steph Curry carried a high bid of over $40,000 to lead the pace. Curry wore the jersey not only during Game 3 but also … [Read more...]
