1986-87 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers Game-Worn & Autographed Warm Up Suit
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Iconic Los Angeles Lakers Warm-Up Jacket
A Legendary Career
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a name synonymous with basketball excellence, boasts an illustrious career filled with remarkable achievements. As the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy is cemented with six MVP awards, 19 All-Star appearances, and six NBA championships. His patented “skyhook” shot remains one of the most unguardable moves in the history of the game. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995, Abdul-Jabbar’s impact on the sport is undeniable.
The Warm-Up Jacket
This extraordinary piece of basketball memorabilia is a Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket, presented to us as player-worn and in our opinion shows appropriate wear. The jacket is adorned with a “Sand-Knit” size “44” manufacturer’s tag and a distributor’s tag that reads, “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the LOS ANGELES LAKERS.” It features a strip tag with “4”LB,” a player number “33” swatch, and an “86” year swatch, along with a blank white strip tag. The right chest proudly displays the official “NBA” logo, while the left chest features a “LAKERS” logo patch embroidered in purple, orange, and black stitching on white felt. Below this patch, Abdul-Jabbar’s signature in black pen rates an 8 overall.
Details of the Pants
The matching pants are equally impressive, with an “86” year swatch and a “Sand-Knit” size “34” manufacturer’s tag. The distributor’s tag reads, “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the LOS ANGELES LAKERS.” The pants include a strip tag with “2”HR,” a “41” swatch, and another strip tag with “1-2”IN.” The official “NBA” logo is embroidered near the right hip, and the player number “33” in purple tackle twill is sewn directly onto the yellow pants. Abdul-Jabbar’s signature below the player number also rates an 8 overall.
Why This Memorabilia Matters
- Historical Significance: Represents the legendary career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
- Authenticity: Properly tagged and presented to us as player-worn, with appropriate wear.
- Exclusive Design: Tailored exclusively for the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring unique tags and swatches.
- Signed by the Legend: Both the jacket and pants bear Abdul-Jabbar’s signature, adding immense value.
A Piece of Basketball History
This warm-up jacket and pants set is not just a piece of clothing; it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It captures the essence of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, a period marked by unparalleled success and dominance. For collectors and enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to own a piece of basketball history, a symbol of Abdul-Jabbar’s indelible mark on the game.
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