Spring Premium Live and Catalog Auction 2018 Closing May 5
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2018
Offered here is the very jersey LeBron James wore during two of the greatest games of his career in the 2015 NBA Finals. James finished with a career Finals-high of 44 points in Game 1, but the Warriors won 108-100 in overtime on June 4th. Three nights later on June 7th, James recorded a Triple-Double while wearing this jersey again in the second half in Cleveland's 95-93 victory at Oracle Arena to even the series. Making this effort more impressive was Kyrie Irving was injured in Game 1, missing the remainder of the series and Cleveland were already playing without the services of Kevin Love. In what can only be described as a Herculian effort - given that the Cavs were playing without two all-stars against the mighty Warriors, James poured in 39 points, 11 assists and 16 rebounds as the lead the Cavaliers to a shock victory as the teams headed back to Cleveland tied at a game apiece. While the Cavaliers lost the series, James' performances in Games 1 and 2 were some of the greatest display of dominance in NBA Finals history!
This size 2XL (LENGTH+2) game used Adidas Climacool mesh jersey is navy blue and features "CAVS" and LeBron's "23" sewn on the front in red and yellow tackle twill. The lower left tail has the Adidas 2XL tag with a "LENGTH+2" flag and a NBA Authentics tag with the code CCA02978. Sewn on horizontally on the end of the jersey below the tags is a yellow band with "All for one. One for all." Hand written in black marker on the Adidas size tag is "6/4 2nd Half". The back of the jersey has "JAMES" is sewn on the back in gold and his number "23" sewn on in red and yellow tackle twill. A NBA Finals patch is sewn on the upper back above "JAMES". The open arms and neck are lined with yellow and red striping patterns in a ribbed material.
This is one of the best LeBron James' game used jerseys ever offered, particularly being worn during multiple playoff games. In addition to being worn in the NBA Finals, James wore this jersey during the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals and Eastern Conference Finals. Lebron's jerseys are rarely worn in multiple games making this an extreme rarity given the high profile games it was played in. It comes authenticated by the NBA/MeiGray Group, who have provided an LOA (CCA02978).