This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2020
For those who are looking for the ultimate NBA item, look no further than this offering. With basketball & the NBA having global appeal, many believe it may surpass not only football but possibly soccer on a global level of popularity. Part of the reason, the simplicity, all it takes is a hoop, you can play by yourself or others and in strange times like during this offering, that is as important as ever! Produced in conjunction with the NBA's 50th Anniversary in 1996, this awe-inspiring lithograph was one of an extremely limited number signed by 49 of the 50 Greatest players at that season's All-Star Game festivities (Pete Maravich was already deceased at the time). The majestic 25" x 39" piece displays the likenesses of all 50 NBA legends. Many players have commented that their inclusion on the elite roster was one of their greatest basketball honors. After all, membership to the NBA's 50 Greatest Players club ism ore exclusive than even the Basketball Hall of Fame! The fantastic lithograph was limited to just 250 pieces worldwide, of which 50 went directly to the players. A special "Artist Proof" edition of 30 was produced under Field of Dreams founder and former Utah Jazz owner Sam Battistone. Offered here is AP#12 of that edition.This unique NBA-sponsored project represents the most highly regarded, desirable, and important signed sports art print ever conceived. It is easily the most significant lithograph series ever created in any sport, an enduring tribute to basketball history that will never be duplicated. Signatures include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nate Archibald, Paul Arizin, Charles Barkley, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Dave Bing, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Dave Cowens, Bob Cousy, Bill Cunningham, Dave DeBusschere, Clyde Drexler, Julius Erving, Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier, George Gervin, Hal Greer, John Havlicek, Elvin Hayes, Magic Johnson, Sam Jones, Michael Jordan, Jerry Lucas, Karl Malone, Moses Malone, Kevin McHale, George Mikan, Earl Monroe, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, Robert Parrish, Bob Pettit, Scottie Pippen, Willis Reed, Oscar Robertson, David Robinson, Bill Russell, Dolph Schayes, Bill Sharman, John Stockton, Isiah Thomas, Nate Thurmond, Wes Unseld, Bill Walton, Jerry West, Lenny Wilkens and James Worthy. On the lower right corner, the piece is signed by NBA Commissioner David Stern, as well. In near-mint condition. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.