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Professional Sports Authenticator, PSA, 9 Mint, sealed plastic holder, Cert number: 64543479

Professional Sports Authenticator, PSA, 9 Mint, sealed plastic holder, Cert number: 64543479 MBA Gold Diamond Sticker, Card Cardboard and Plastic

View 1 of Lot 45: Hakeem Olajuwon 1998-99 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection 1 of 1 Masterpiece Row 2 #45M PSA 9 | 1 of 1 | MBA Gold Diamond

hakeem olajuwon 1998-99 flair showcase legacy collection 1 of 1 masterpiece row 2 #45m psa 9 | 1 of 1 | mba gold diamond

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During his Hall of Fame career, Olajuwon was a legitimate two-way threat, devastating opponents on both ends of the floor. On his own half of the hardwood, he played smothering defense (he was a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner) and intimidated opponents with his shot-blocking ability, averaging 3.09 blocks per game in his career. Olajuwon was also a prolific rebounder, averaging 11.1 boards. On offense, Olajuwon was famous for his soft touch around the basket and his legendary footwork combined with a vast array of fake moves, highlighted in his signature “Dream Shake.” A prolific scorer, he averaged 21.8 points in his career. Olajuwon is the only player to have won the MVP, Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Awards in the same year. This 1991 Houston Rockets road mesh uniform was worn by Hakeem Olajuwon. On the left tail of the jersey is the "Champion" label with the year "1991" and "Body Length +2." Next to this is the "Champion" label with the size "46." Included with the uniform are trunks. In the waistband is the "Champion" label with the year "1991" and "Inseam +1 Rise +2." Next to this is the "Champion" label with the size "36." On the right leg is the name "Rockets" in white tackle twill. Light game wear is evident on both items. LOAs from MEARS (A5) and Grey Flannel.

hakeem olajuwon 1991 houston rockets road uniform

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1984-85 Michael Jordan Game Used Air Jordan I Sneakers Attributed To 3/5/1985 Game (MEARS)

1984-85 Michael Jordan Game Used Air Jordan I Sneakers Attributed To 3/5/1985 Game (MEARS) Despite the emergence of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, the NBA was still battling its way out from the down decade of the 1970s. By 1984, both Johnson and Bird had won two NBA Titles and the game was becoming more popular. The Chicago Bulls were given the gift drafting behind two teams that were in desperate need of centers. The Houston Rockets selected Hakeem Olajuwon with the first overall pick and the Portland Trail Blazers selected Sam Bowie. Left waiting at the number three pick was Michael Jordan, a guard from North Carolina, who bypassed his senior season. Jordan, unlike any player in the history of the league, propelled not only the Chicago Bulls into prominence, but ushered in a new era of aerial basketball and marketing. Nike, recognizing the talents and marketability of the young charismatic player, signed Jordan to a shoe contract. Offered is a pair of Nike sneakers worn by Jordan during his rookie season and have been attributed to the March 5th, 1985 game against the Washington Bullets. Jordan led all scorers with 37 points, while adding 9 rebounds and 8 assists as the Bulls came away with a 104-99 win. As with other documented Michael Jordan personally game worn shoes from 1985, these two shoes are actually different sizes, specifically size 13 for the left shoe and size 13.5 for the right shoe. The sneakers with this discrepancy were made based upon the specific requests of Michael Jordan himself. The manufacturers code inside each shoe states “850102-TYPS” with the last two letter of “PS” referencing “Player Sample” and were shoes not meant for general release. The “01” and “02” in the “850102-TYPS” code are for January and February respectively, indicating that these sneakers were made for Jordan to use during the second half of his rookie season. These sneakers feature a red and black color scheme to match the Chicago Bulls. The outsides of the shoes are red, along with the heels and ankle supports. The rest of the sneaker design is white with black laces, black Nike “swoosh” on both sides, and black trim above the red ankle support. The soles of the sneakers are red and display excellent game use. According to the “Footlocker Approved” website, “In 1985, Nike gave Jordan and his signature line of sneakers and apparel a unique logo - clearly, this line was created to be very different from Nike's previous basketball efforts. Designer Peter Moore was given the task of coming up with the first Air Jordan shoe. The Air Jordan 1 featured the Nike Swoosh on the mid panel and a newly designed wings logo on the upper ankle. The first Air Jordan was similar in design to other popular Nike models released in the 1980s such as the Air Force 1, Terminator and Dunk. The Air Jordan 1 featured a Nike Air unit for heel cushioning, padded foam ankle collars for additional protection and a toe overlay for added lockdown.” These sneakers display moderate game use with the white leather toe areas displaying notable creasing, consistent with legitimate game wear. There is heavier use on the left shoe and scuff marks found on the back heels are also consistent with game use. These sneakers come with a LOA from MEARS (317517) for the game use, along with a letter of provenance from Brett Van Tich, who states he obtained the shoes from a gentleman Jordan gifted them to after the March 5th, 1985 game.

1984-85 michael jordan game used air jordan i sneakers attributed to 3/5/1985 game (mears)

Drexler played college ball at the University of Houston where, alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Larry Micheaux, they constituted the "Phi Slama Jama" basketball fraternity renowned for its acrobatic, "above the rim" style of play. After helping to lead the Cougars to consecutive Final Four appearances in 1982 and 1983, Drexler was selected 14th overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He helped lead that team to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992, with the help of teammates Terry Porter, Jerome Kersey, Buck Williams and Clifford Robinson. In 1992 he was selected to the U.S. Olympic "Dream Team", which won the gold medal in Barcelona and later that year finished second to Michael Jordan in voting for the NBA Most Valuable Player award. One of only four numbers retired by the University of Houston men's basketball team, Drexler's #22 has also been retired by the Rockets and Trail Blazers. Confirming his status among the elite players in basketball history, Clyde “The Glide” was named as one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in 1996 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 10, 2004. Drexler’s 1987 Portland Trail Blazers "Sand-Knit" home mesh uniform features proper tagging throughout including the year tag "87" and "4"LB" on the front tail. All the letters and numbers are made of red tackle twill on a black tackle twill backing. Included with the jersey are matching "Sand-Knit" (size “34”) trunks with the his number "22" written in black marker on the waistband interior. LOAs from MEARS (A10) and Grey Flannel.

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