September Card & Memorabilia Auction Ending October 2-3rd
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/3/2021
Offered here is a Spalding basketball signed by 29 2008 NBA All-Stars. The midseason classic was held on February 17, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 134-128. LeBron James was awarded the second NBA All-Star Game MVP Award of his career for his efforts during the Eastern Conference victory. The composite leather basketball features gold panels with black rubber trim. “SPALDING” is imprinted on two panels in black that also feature the “NEW ORLEANS ALL-STAR 2008” logos. The lateral sides of the basketball are imprinted with a black star and the “NEW ORLEANS ALL-STAR 2008” logos. The ball is signed with a black marker by 29 All-Stars, with key signatures from Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade. The signatures are bold and clear, and the ball contains wear on the edges, wear on the gold-painted panels, and minor marks and abrasions across the ball. The item comes with an LOA from the NBA and an LOA from JSA for the signatures.