"Big Game James" & Lakers Hall of Fame Legend: James Worthy Autographed Wilson Special Edition Gold Full-Size NBA Basketball with "88 Finals MVP" Inscription
Celebrate one of the most unforgettable clutch performances in NBA postseason history with this official James Worthy Autographed Wilson Special Edition Gold Full-Size NBA Basketball. Hand-signed in sharp, high-contrast permanent marker across the striking metallic finish by 3-time NBA Champion, 7-time NBA All-Star, NBA 75th Anniversary Team member, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer James "Big Game James" Worthy (#42). Commemorating his legendary Game 7 triple-double performance against the Detroit Pistons, Worthy hand-wrote his iconic award inscription: "'88 Finals MVP."
Manufactured by Wilson—the official basketball of the NBA—this full-size collectible basketball features a brilliant metallic gold shell, black accent channels, and official NBA branding. Designed as a showstopping centerpiece for acrylic display cubes, pedestal mounts, office showcases, or elite Los Angeles Lakers memorabilia collections, this autographed and inscribed gold basketball is an essential trophy for any serious basketball fan.
Ironclad Schwartz Sports Authentication Validation
To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed basketball has been thoroughly examined and certified authentic by Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, an industry leader in authentic sports collectibles and athlete signings.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Athlete / Personality: James Worthy (#42 / "Big Game James" / 3x NBA Champion / 1988 Finals MVP / Hall of Fame Class of 2003 / NBA 75th Anniversary Team)
- Team / League: Los Angeles Lakers / National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Item Style: Official Wilson Full-Size Metallic Gold Special Edition NBA Basketball
- Special Inscription: Hand-written "'88 Finals MVP"
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Permanent Marker Signature
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Schwartz Sports security hologram sticker attached directly to the basketball with a matching physical Certificate of Authenticity (COA) card.
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Your genuine James Worthy autographed gold basketball includes direct digital verification powered by the official Schwartz Sports Online Database.
- Locate Security Hologram: Find the unique, tamper-evident Schwartz Sports security hologram affixed directly to the basketball surface.
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Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed gold basketball is carefully poly-bagged, securely cushioned, and shipped inside a heavy-duty outer corrugated box to ensure it arrives pristine, 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 basketball's condition, signature clarity, or overall presentation upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Player: James Worthy #42 (Basketball Hall of Fame '03)
- Team / League: Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
- Item Type: Wilson Full-Size Metallic Gold NBA Basketball
- Inscription: "'88 Finals MVP"
- Authentication: Schwartz Sports Tamper-Proof Security Hologram & COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new collector condition, ready for display presentation
