Madison Square Garden Pure Scoring Legend: Bernard King Signed Wilson NY Knicks Logo NBA Basketball w/ "HOF 2013" Inscription
Celebrate one of the most unstoppable pure scorers in basketball history with this Bernard King Signed Wilson NY Knicks Logo NBA Basketball. Hand-signed in crisp silver paint marker across the composite leather panel by 4-time NBA All-Star, 1985 NBA Scoring Champion, and New York basketball legend Bernard King, this official basketball features his proud Hall of Fame enshrinement inscription: "HOF 2013".
A Brooklyn native who electrified Madison Square Garden during his legendary tenure with the New York Knicks (1982–1987), Bernard King redefined high-volume scoring with his lightning-quick release and explosive baseline post moves. During the 1984–85 NBA season, King captured the scoring title by averaging a blistering 32.9 points per game, highlighted by a iconic 60-point Christmas Day performance at MSG. Enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, King remains a beloved figure across New York sports history. Manufactured by Wilson, the official ball maker of the NBA, this full-size basketball features a bold New York Knicks primary logo stamp and clean panel layout that makes the signature and inscription pop. It serves as an extraordinary centerpiece for glass display cases, sports offices, fan caves, or NY Knicks memorabilia collections. Every signature and inscription is verified 100% authentic under the strict standards of Schwartz Sports Authentication.
Ironclad Schwartz Sports Authentication Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed basketball carries official third-party authentication from Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, a trusted industry leader in sports authentication.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & Matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA Card)
- Athlete / Personality: Bernard King (Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2013 / 1985 NBA Scoring Champion / 4x All-Star / 2x First-Team All-NBA)
- Special Inscription: "HOF 2013" (Hall of Fame Enshrinement Year)
- Item / Ball Model: Wilson Official New York Knicks Team Logo Full-Size NBA Basketball (Composite Leather)
- Sport / Theme: NBA Basketball / New York Knicks Franchise History / Naismith Hall of Fame
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident hologram sticker affixed directly to the item or back of the physical COA card for instant digital database verification.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & COA
Your authentic Bernard King autographed basketball includes digital verification backed by the official Schwartz Sports Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident hologram sticker located on the basketball or back of your Certificate of Authenticity card.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Schwartz Sports lookup portal (schwartzsportsauthentics.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial number into the online verification search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching athlete record, signed item description, inscription details, and official authentication record.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Wilson full-size basketball is wrapped in protective poly sleeve layering, safely nested inside a heavy-duty box with ample cushioning, ensuring it arrives fully inflated and ready for immediate display. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the item's condition or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Athlete: Bernard King
- Team: New York Knicks
- Inscription: "HOF 2013"
- Basketball Brand: Wilson
- Basketball Style: Official NBA NY Knicks Logo Full-Size Basketball
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Silver Paint Pen
- Authentication: Serialized Schwartz Sports Hologram & Matching COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for basketball display cases, offices, or fan caves
