This was the Lakers' 4th of 5 NBA titles in the 1980s, and their 3rd NBA Finals against the Celtics in the Magic-Bird era. In 1996, as part of the NBA's 50th anniversary celebration, the 1986/87 Lakers were voted one of the Top 10 all-time teams. The offered official ball features "6-7"-strength signatures. Auction LOA from JSA.
Spalding Panel: Bill Bertka (coach), Mike Smrek.
NBA Logo Panel: Kurt Rambis, Randy Pfund.
Next Panel: Wes Matthews, Byron Scott, Billy Thompson.
Inflate Panel: Magic Johnson, Gary Vitti (trainer).
NBA Panel: Michael Cooper
Spalding Panel: Adrian Branch
Above Spalding: James Worthy, A.C. Green.
Next Panel: Pat Riley, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.