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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Panini/Fanatics Partner for Warriors NBA Championship Boxed Set
They're the kings of pro hoops for the third time in four years and this time there's a special Golden State Warriors NBA champions trading card set. Panini and Fanatics have partnered for a 30-card set distributed in box form and available online. The Warriors completed a four-game Finals sweep of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck
Upper Deck already has some of the biggest names in sports under exclusive autograph deals. Now, they've added the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. On Thursday, the company announced what it called "a multi-year" arrangement with Serena Williams. Upper Deck will produce authenticated memorabilia and release limited-edition prints with Williams' … [Read more...]
Notes: Paper’s Story on Box Breaking; Roquan Smith Ripped Off; Big $ for LeBron; Singer Trades Tix for Cards
Work crews have torn up the street in front of his shop but as long as there’s an internet connection, Steve Palmer of BreakRoom Sports Cards and Autographs in Cape Coral, FL can get through the day. He’s one of a legion of online case and box breakers who are helping keep the modern collecting hobby afloat. Breakers tear open newer products and the cards are … [Read more...]
LeBron’s Shorts, Shirt Shine at NBA All-Star Auction
LeBron James game-used and event-worn memorabilia continues to sell at a torrid pace, and that was never more evident than at the NBA Auctions’ latest sale. Two pieces of event-worn clothing from the NBA All-Star Game have already sold for five figures, and one item remaining on the block is close to $3,000 with two days to go. Two auctions ended Thursday as … [Read more...]
LeBron James’ Game 1 Finals Game Jersey Nets $52,592
LeBron James brought the NBA title to Cleveland but he's not bringing all of his jerseys. NBA Auctions and MeiGray are once again selling jerseys worn in the Finals and on Thursday night LeBron's second half shirt from Game 1 sold for a whopping $52,592. James' Game 1 road jersey, worn only in the second half of a 104-89 loss to Golden State drew the highest bid … [Read more...]
Panini Offers Instant Cards for 2016 NBA Finals
Collectors who were wishing there were trading cards for the NBA Finals right now will have that wish granted. Panini is using its real-time trading card platform and exclusive NBA license to produce on-demand cards for the Finals. Available to order for just 48 hours, the cards in the 2016 NBA Finals set feature players from both the champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden … [Read more...]
Fresh Wave of Interest in LeBron Autographs?
He’s been on collectors’ radar since his high school days in Ohio but now that he’s brought a championship back to Cleveland, look for a new wave of interest in LeBron James autographs. With the history-making comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, LeBron becomes one of just four players to win three championships and four MVP awards, joining Michael Jordan, Bill … [Read more...]
LeBron Finals-Worn Jersey Brings Huge Bucks
The jersey worn by LeBron James in the second half and overtime sessions of the first two games of the 2015 NBA Finals sold at auction Tuesday night for $46,020. The navy blue alternate home #23 shirt was part of an ongoing auction of jerseys from this year’s playoffs and Finals conducted annually by the NBA and MeiGray. Not only did James wear the jersey in both overtime … [Read more...]
Hottest LeBron James Rookie Cards on eBay Now
LeBron arrived in the midst of an explosion of autographed jersey cards and multiple manufacturers, but when you consider the hottest LeBron James rookie cards --it's sometimes more fun to dig beyond that 2003-04 debut season. When it comes to LeBron, it's not always his rookie cards that are the most popular with collectors. Some prefer the … [Read more...]
