NBA Finals jerseys

[yankees24]

Will the Lakers and Magic NBA Finals jerseys be auctioned off again this year? Also, does anyone know if teams are issued brand new jerseys for the Finals or will they continue to use the same ones throughout the other playoff rounds with the Finals trophy patch now affixed on?

[BarryMeisel]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi Yankees24,

Thanks for the question.

The NBA and MeiGray Game-Worn Authentication Program will be tagging new jerseys for the Magic and Lakers for Games 1 and 3, and will be offering these jerseys via auction.

NBA & MGG will be on hand collecting these jerseys immediately after Game 1 at Staples Center and Game 3 at Amway Arena.

The Game 1 auction (Lakers home, Magic road) will begin at tipoff of Game 1 Thursday night.

Regards,
Barry

[Yankeesfan09]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi Barry, I had a quick question for you. For the jerseys being auctioned, does that include bench players to? I am a HUGE JJ Redick fan, and I am about 100% sure he wont see any playing time in either of those games but would still love the chance to bid on his jersey. Any info is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[mbenga28]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi Barry could you elaborate if these jerseys will only be worn for Games 1 and 3? If so, what about those used for Games 2,4 and if necessary 5, 6, and 7? Thanks.

[BarryMeisel]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi guys,

Yes, we will be tagging jerseys for all 15 players on the rosters. So this set will include three game-issued jerseys, for guys who are not dressed, and they could include players who were dressed, but DNP (coach's decision).

The jerseys worn in games other than 1 and 3 will remain property of the teams.

Hope this helps,
Barry

[hblakewolf]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Barry-

Do you happen to know how many total sets of home and road jerseys will be worn by each team? Is a new set used for each game?

Thanks.
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

[BarryMeisel]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi Howard,

We do not know yet. But we hope to have that info by the time the series ends.

Barry

[mbenga28]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi Barry, is it possible that the Lakers and Magic would wear the same jerseys they've been using throughout the playoffs for Games 2, 4,and if necessary 5, 6 and 7?

[BarryMeisel]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Yes, I would imagine that is possible.

We'll know more once the Finals begin.

Barry

[mbenga28]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

one more question Barry are the jerseys going to be on display at the NBA Store like with last year? Thanks!

[BarryMeisel]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Not sure yet, Mbenga.

Last year, I flew them back from Boston the next AM.

LA's a little further away, so they might go up later in the week. Still to be determined.

We'll provide an update when it is determined.

Thanks, Barry

[mbenga28]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

thanks Barry, safe trip to LA and enjoy the game!

[BarryMeisel]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi everybody,
When Game 1 tips off at 9:07 pm ET tonight at Staples Center, the NBA & MGG Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program will tip off its third annual NBA Finals Game-Worn Jersey Auction.
The blue Finals jerseys worn by each member of the Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic and the gold Finals jerseys worn by each member of the Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers in tonight’s Game 1 will be up for bid.
The auction runs through Thursday, June 18, ending at 9 p.m. ET at Auctions.NBA.Com
NBA & MGG will also auction the set of white Orlando and purple Los Angeles jerseys the teams will wear in Game 3 at Orlando. The Game 3 auction tips off Tuesday, June 9 at 9:07 pm ET and runs through Thursday, June 25 at 9 pm ET.
Good luck in the bidding, everybody.

Barry

[sportscentury]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi everybody,
When Game 1 tips off at 9:07 pm ET tonight at Staples Center, the NBA & MGG Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program will tip off its third annual NBA Finals Game-Worn Jersey Auction.
The blue Finals jerseys worn by each member of the Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic and the gold Finals jerseys worn by each member of the Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers in tonight’s Game 1 will be up for bid.
The auction runs through Thursday, June 18, ending at 9 p.m. ET at Auctions.NBA.Com
NBA & MGG will also auction the set of white Orlando and purple Los Angeles jerseys the teams will wear in Game 3 at Orlando. The Game 3 auction tips off Tuesday, June 9 at 9:07 pm ET and runs through Thursday, June 25 at 9 pm ET.
Good luck in the bidding, everybody.

Barry

Barry ...
Wow, sounds incredible. Can't wait to see the photos. Don't forget to hold the best Kobe for me.
Reid

[mbenga28]

Re: NBA Finals jerseys

Hi Barry, could you tell us why the MeiGray security tagging is now on top of the jocktagging with the Finals jerseys and will this change be applied to all future game worn/issued NBA jerseys as well? thanks.