Autographed Basketball Jersey Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

Autographed basketball jerseys have a unique flavor to them. For the true collector, owning and displaying an authentic, autographed player jersey is the equivalent of a franchise retiring a player's number and hanging his jersey from the rafters of their arena. We have a very wide range of authentic autographed NBA player jerseys, some of which will jump off the page and be the centerpiece for any-sized sports collections, while others you may be considering to complement some of the other pieces in your collection. Whichever the case is for you, I've included my personal top five favorites for fellow basketball fans looking to add a jersey to their sports room.

• Signed Michael Jordan Jersey: The quintessential autograph for the serious NBA collector, Michael Jordan and the legacy that comes along with each and every piece of his authentic memorabilia is rich beyond words. If the means are available, there is no piece of basketball memorabilia I more highly recommend than this Chicago Bulls jersey. Clad in the unmistakable red and black, MJ led the Bulls to six NBA Championships while amassing five NBA Most Valuable Player awards. The consensus greatest player in basketball history, Michael Jordan has signed this authentic Chicago Bulls jersey in very distinct silver ink. The absolute ultimate centerpiece for each and every sports memorabilia collection, this autographed jersey comes included with an Upper Deck Certificate of Authenticity. Amongst the most-valuable basketball items to be had, I highly recommend making this autographed Michael Jordan Bulls jersey the perfect centerpiece of your sports collection!

• Signed Magic Johnson Jersey: Remembered for his on-the-court creativity as well as numerous duels with fellow NBA great and close friend Larry Bird, Johnson won an amazing five NBA Championships, three NBA Most Valuable Player awards and the NCAA's Most Outstanding Player award as a Michigan State Spartan in 1979. The face of a decade of basketball greatness, many of us grew up watching Magic's creativity and achievements on the hardwood. A must-have for your NBA collection, this authentic throwback Los Angeles Lakers is hand-signed by NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson in silver ink. A product I highly recommend, this jersey is an absolute essential for every true Laker fan and legit basketball collection. Draft “Showtime” to your collection today!

• Signed Kobe Bryant Jersey: There’s no doubt that Kobe Bryant is today's most dominant player. With still years of greatness ahead of him, Kobe has already claimed three NBA Championships as a Laker while having his name mentioned along with players like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird as one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the hardwood. An essential for the modern sports collector, I highly recommend this authentic Los Angeles Lakers jersey hand-signed by Kobe Bryant. A 10-time NBA All-Star and soon to be Most Valuable Player, Kobe Bryant is a 100 percent must-have addition for your collection. This unmistakable yellow and purple Los Angeles Lakers jersey autographed by Kobe Bryant is authenticated by Upper Deck and would be displayed ideally in one of our top-quality wooden frames. One of the NBA’s all-time greatest players, draft Kobe Bryant to your team today!

• Signed Yao Ming Jersey: Possibly the most recognizable athlete in the world, Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left China to join the NBA in 2002. By drafting Yao with the first overall pick, the Rockets not only found a centerpiece for their on-the-court roster but also converted millions of Chinese basketball fans to Rockets followers. Almost living a life in two worlds, Yao quickly became a dominant force for Houston while remaining a superstar in his homeland by playing for China in international competitions. One of the most popular athletes to ever grace the hardwood, Yao Ming has hand-signed this authentic Houston Rockets jersey over his signature No. 11. A six-time NBA All-Star in six professional seasons, I highly recommend adding Yao to your collection, especially if you are one of his tens of millions of fans worldwide. Included with an Upper Deck Certificate of Authenticity, this jersey also comes with a tamper-evident hologram to guarantee authenticity. A solid addition, add worldwide superstar Yao Ming to your sports room today!

• Signed Dwyane Wade Jersey: Since his days at Marquette, Dwyane Wade has always been known as a hard worker. Validating their choice to draft him fifth overall in 2003, Wade put the Miami Heat on his back and carried them from an 0-2 deficit to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 NBA Finals to a World Championship less than a week later. Quickly establishing himself as a big-game performer, Wade won the 2006 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after completing one of the most unforgettable one-man performances the league has ever seen. After averaging 34.7 points per game in his first NBA Finals, Wade has continued to his ascent to all-time basketball greatness by becoming one of the most accomplished young players in the pros today. A must-have for all Dwyane Wade fans, this authentic Miami Heat jersey has been hand-signed by D-Wade himself in silver ink over his No. 3. With an NBA Title already under his belt, Wade's value will only grow as he continues his torrid offensive performance and never-ceasing drive to be the best. Perfect for Wade fans in either Miami or his hometown of Chicago, this white authentic Miami Heat jersey hand-signed by Dwyane Wade is officially licensed by the National Basketball Association. The Heat got a steal with Dwyane Wade in the 2003 NBA Draft, now it's your turn to cash in on one of the game's most accomplished young superstars, the one and only Dwyane Wade.

Did you mean jersy, jerzy, jerzey, basket ball, autgrahped?