October Legends Closing October 27,2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/27/2018
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid wore this cream City Edition 76ers jersey on May 5th, 2018, during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid dominated down low in this playoff contest, scoring 22 points and collecting a series-high 19 rebounds, including six on the offensive end. This game was an instant classic, finishing 101-98 in the Celtics favor after a Marco Belinelli off-balance buzzer beater sent the game to an extra period.
This jersey has also been photo matched to Game 4, also at the Wells Fargo Center as Embiid as the Sixers staved off elimination by defeating Boston 103-92. Embiid finished Game 4 with 15 points and 12 rebounds in the winning effort. Embiid, hampered by a fractured orbital bone suffered near the end of the regular season, nevertheless averaged an even 23 points and 14 rebounds per game in the Sixers pitched five-game series against the Celtics. 2017-18 was the first full season for the Cameroonian seven-footer, and it saw Embiid build upon his abbreviated rookie campaign by averaging 22.9 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game as the Sixers improved upon their 2016-17 win total by 28 games.
This City Edition jersey has “PHILA” sewn across the chest in blue and cream tackle twill. Embiid’s number “21” is sewn on the chest and back of this jersey in blue and red tackle twill. A Nike swoosh and a StubHub patch are sewn on the chest. A black memorial band for Hall of Fame guard and Sixers legend Hal Greer is sewn on the left shoulder above the StubHub patch. “EMBIID” is sewn across the back shoulders in blue tackle twill below a NBA logo. A three-time NBA champions tag is sewn on the back collar. “Unite, or Die” is applied in blue letters to the front left tail. A size “52” Nike tag with an attached “Length +6” flag and a NBA Authentics tag are sewn on the front left tail. Embiid has signed the “2” digit on the back of the jersey in silver marker, with the inscription “17-18 Game Used” written on the lower part of the “2”. This jersey comes with a COA from Fanatics/76ers (AA0020702), who have authenticated this jersey to Game 3 played on May 5th, along with Embiid’s signature and a LOA from Sports Investors, who have photo matched this jersey to Game 4 played on May 7th.