This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/7/2021
This lot features a Chicago Bulls 1997-98 NBA Championship team signed basketball. This is considered by many to be one of the best NBA teams ever assembled and also signified the end of the Bulls dynasty. With it being Jordan's last year with the squad, the teams last NBA Title and the cap on the elusive second "3 Peat," the 98 team is firmly etched into NBA history as one of the best to take the hardwood. The 1997–98 Chicago Bulls continued their elite status in the NBA's Eastern Conference, as they had throughout the decade, and defeated the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals. With Pippen, Rodman and head coach Phil Jackson following Jordan directly after the season, it goes without saying why the 1997-98 team signed Bulls basketball is considered by many the toughest of the Jordan Championship era. Offered here is one of those extremely rare examples of the 1997/98 team secured on this NBA I/O game basketball with nice, bold autographs. Signed by 14 members of the '97-'98 Bulls Championship team. Signatures include: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Steve Kerr, Tony Kukoc, Luke Longley, Jason Caffey, Randy Brown, Ron Harper, Bill Wennington and Jud Buechler among others. Originally purchased at a Chicago Bulls charity event in April, 2000 and is accompanied by a Charitabulls Letter of Authenticity as well as a JSA ALOA.
(JSA/James Spence Auction Authentication)