This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2019
This large stretched canvas, titled "NBA Legends of Basketball: We Made This Game", was Gary Payton's personal lithograph labeled "1/1" and collects signatures of over 50 NBA greats - players who redefined and reinvented the game of basketball over the past five decades. This visually impactful piece features the original abstract paint background by artist Erika King upon which color action shots of 61 of the greatest NBA players have mounted, each signed by the appropriate player. Signatures include Dolph Shayes, Willis Reed, Chuck Hayes, Nate Thurmond, Bill Bradley, Rick Barry, Hakeem Olajuwon, Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnet, Artis Gilmore, Bob Pettit, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, John Havlicek, John Stockton, George Gervin, Gary Payton, Paul Pierce, Bob McAdoo, David Robinson, Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Jerry West, Kevin McHale, Dominique Wilkins, Hal Greer, Allen Iverson, Bill Walton, Bob Cousy, LeBron James, Oscar Robinson, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Russell, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, Chris Paul, Yao Ming, Connie Hawkins, Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade, Elgin Baylor, Dave Cowens, Walt Frazier, James Worthy, Vince Carter, Adrian Dantley, Bill Sharman, Dennis Rodman, Dirk Nowitzki, Robert Parish, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams, Earl Monroe, Lenny Wilkins, David Stern & Erika King (artist). In overall good condition with minor handling wear, the lithograph measures to a size of 40" x 60" and would make a great investment piece or a display piece for a basketball fan! Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).