2019 Winter Auction Closing March 2
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2019
This Waterford crystal basketball was presented to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar by Pat Riley in honor of the Hall of Fame center’s 50th birthday. Riley coached Kareem and the Lakers from 1981-82 until 1989-90, the season after Abdul-Jabbar’s retirement. Under Riley, Kareem led the Lakers to four NBA titles and Pacific Division championships in each of Riley’s seasons. This 3-inch tall crystal basketball is etched with “Happy 50th / Pat” and was likely presented to Abdul-Jabbar around his 50th birthday in 1997. This item comes with a LOA signed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.