Spring Premier Auction 2017
Wed, May 24, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Fri, Oct 6, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 506
2002 LOS ANGELES LAKERS (3-PEAT) NBA CHAMPIONSHIP 14K GOLD RING IN ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX - ISSUED TO MARIANI FAMILY MEMBER
Sold for
$7,075.20
Sold Price includes BP
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The 2001-02 NBA season proved to be the pinnacle of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Shaq/Kobe era as they swept the New Jersey Nets in four straight games in the NBA Finals. In doing so the Lakers became only the thirdNBA franchise to win three straight championships joining the Boston Celtics from the 1960s and the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s. Shaquille O'Neal who averaged 36.3 points and 12.3 rebounds in the Finals was named the NBA Finals MVP for the third consecutive year joining Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson as the only players with three. This lot features a 2002 Los Angeles Lakers (3-Peat) NBA Championship 14K gold ring that was awarded to Angelo Mariani a family member of then-CEO Frank Mariani (one of late owner Jerry Buss' most trusted business partners for years).
The gold and diamond ring showcases a beautiful "Pyramid” design. The face features a purple gemstone triangle surrounded by the words "BACK BACK BACK" to commemorate the Los Angeles Lakers NBA"three-peat.” Three other triangular diamonds are also set against a background of smaller diamonds a total of 2.45 carats. "LAKERS WORLD CHAMPIONS" is embossed around the top. The right shank is embossed withthe Lakers logo "Slam Dunk" "2002" and the image of a microphone with the name "Chick" - a salute to long time Lakers play-by-play man Chick Hearn who passed away after the season. The left shank isembossed with "MARIANI" and both the season "58-24" and playoff “15-4" records on each side of the NBA logo and "14K" stamped on the inside. The original 7" by 5" by 3 1/4" wood presentation box is included with a specially engraved gold plaque on top reading “2002 WORLD CHAMPIONS LOS ANGELES LAKERS ANGELO MARIANI” positioned on either side of the team logo. The size 10 ring which weighs 70 grams is inexcellent overall condition save for a small scratch on the inside band.
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