KAJ auctioning off 4 championship rings

[Duderonomy]

I get why he's keeping 1971 since it was his first. But I'm not sure why 1982 is closer to his heart than 1985 when he won MVP.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26085760/abdul-jabbar-puts-four-title-rings-auction

[red1]

melo should buy these we all know he'll never touch a championship ring otherwise

[SamuraiSWISH]

Is he broke?

[jstern]

When you get as old as he is, knowing that the end is in a sense tomorrow, a lot of people start to sell everything. They can't take it with them.

[kennethgriffen]

those rings aren't worth much in gold/diamonds TBH...



https://auction.steinersports.com/ItemImages/000098/JOHNRIU000000_med.jpeg


they're made by jostens ( the same company that makes highschool rings )


i got one for 500$ back when i graduated


and theres probably 1000$ worth of diamonds in it



so the rings are worth about 1500$ brand new... the pawn shop/cash for gold value would be about 350$



only thing that makes it valuable is the fact that its kareems ring.

[SamuraiSWISH]

If he is broke, from what I'm told, couldn't have happened to a nicer guy LOL

[ronniec]

Is he broke?

No way.
If he wants a job, sure somebody will get him one.
Maybe not a head coaching job, but if it is a job, he can get one for sure.

[elementally morale]

Is he broke?


In the article he says he is not. He just doesn't want to hold onto 'things'.

[bigkingsfan]

those rings aren't worth much in gold/diamonds

only thing that makes it valuable is the fact that its kareems ring.
No shit, just like cards are printed on cardboard.

[kennethgriffen]

No shit, just like cards are printed on cardboard.


yeah but we don't wear cards around our neck


championship rings today are valuable regardless if they belonged to anyone


they're twice as big with 100's more diamonds

https://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/db_dmwxumaajxfd.jpg



i was just pointing out that rings from the 60's, 70's, 80's were no better than highschool shit


now some are worth 20 grand+

[bigkingsfan]

yeah but we don't wear cards around our neck


championship rings today are valuable regardless if they belonged to anyone


they're twice as big with 100's more diamonds

https://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/db_dmwxumaajxfd.jpg



i was just pointing out that rings from the 60's, 70's, 80's were no better than highschool shit


now some are worth 20 grand+
Collectors don't care about how much the items are worth in "material." It's the rarity that counts.

[red1]

If he is broke, from what I'm told, couldn't have happened to a nicer guy LOL
explain

[kennethgriffen]

Collectors don't care about how much the items are worth in "material." It's the rarity that counts.


umm... no i'm pretty sure they care about both


if there was a kareem abdul jabbar jizz rag up for auction i doubt it would get more bids than his rings even though they're less rare

[SamuraiSWISH]

explain
He's been a pretentious aloof dick since the 70's

[bigkingsfan]

umm... no i'm pretty sure they care about both


if there was a kareem abdul jabbar jizz rag up for auction i doubt it would get more bids than his rings even though they're less rare
All the top selling sports memorabilia are game worn/used stuff /rules or that Honus Wagner card.

The record for the most expensive player championship ring is a 1990 Super Bowl Lawrence Taylor that went for $250,000.

[kennethgriffen]

All the top selling sports memorabilia are game worn/used stuff /rules or that Honus Wagner card.

The record for the most expensive player championship ring is a 1990 Super Bowl Lawrence Taylor that went for $250,000.


exactly ... a championship worn jersey would bring less than half that amount


the fact that an item is made out of gold and diamonds makes it even more enticing


so one with twice the weight in gold and diamonds would do even better


brady's rings would probably go for a million each

[red1]

He's been a pretentious aloof dick since the 70's
ehh I don't judge him I'm sure dealing with NBA fans and groupies gets boring fast

[SamuraiSWISH]

ehh I don't judge him I'm sure dealing with NBA fans and groupies gets boring fast
Even to peers and media. It's well known.

[red1]

Even to peers and media. It's well known.
I'm sure I'd have limited patience for watching windhorst waddling up and down the hallway... no need to even get started on peers aka father-killing sociopaths...

[SamuraiSWISH]

I'm sure I'd have limited patience for watching windhorst waddling up and down the hallway... no need to even get started on peers aka father-killing sociopaths...
He has no personality, and no one likes Lou Alcindor. He's a reclusive weirdo. And I was talking about media and peers being contemporaries. In the 70's, and mid 80's. Why are you white knighting for this social retard?

[bigkingsfan]

exactly ... a championship worn jersey would bring less than half that amount


the fact that an item is made out of gold and diamonds makes it even more enticing


so one with twice the weight in gold and diamonds would do even better


brady's rings would probably go for a million each
It's not even close to being a top 20 sport memorabilia of all time... literally none of them are championship rings.

"Rick Harrison estimates that one of Brady’s rings would easily sell for at least $250,000."

[red1]

He has no personality, and no one likes Lou Alcindor. He's a reclusive weirdo. And I was talking about media and peers being contemporaries. In the 70's, and mid 80's. Why are you white knighting for this social retard?
I'm just not a fan of fatass media personalities or players who get their parents killed

[SamuraiSWISH]

I'm just not a fan of fatass media personalities or players who get their parents killed
We are talking about Alcindor though :eek: no need to get all emotional on us.

I know how you Canada nigs be up north, but damn. Not that serious.

No one truly likes Lou Alcindor's lonely socially awkward ass self. That's the point. You asked, I educated why.

[bison]

4 rings? Wow, KAJ auctioning off the chance for one lucky fan to surpass Lebron all time. Nice!

[SamuraiSWISH]

4 rings? Wow, KAJ auctioning off the chance for one lucky fan to surpass Lebron all time. Nice!
:eek:

:oldlol:

And legit full 82 game season, non-colluding, conference cupcake free, league assisted 4 rings at that.

:applause:

[red1]

We are talking about Alcindor though :eek: no need to get all emotional on us.

I know how you Canada nigs be up north, but damn. Not that serious.

No one truly likes Lou Alcindor's lonely socially awkward ass self. That's the point. You asked, I educated why.
I got a coworker who wants to lose weight and can't stop talking about it. He just spent a week in texas and came back now he thinks he's slim.



He's actually pretty fat.

[red1]

Just wanted to share this story dunno why. You murricans are fat, fat, fat.

[Bronbron23]

He's auctioning them off for his charity you flicking idiots. It's a pretty awesome thing. For those dissing his character on this thread your flicking fakkits. He's a better person than any of you put together.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Just wanted to share this story dunno why. You murricans are fat, fat, fat.
So are Canadians lol who you kidding :oldlol:

You guys have to stay inside 9 months out the year ...

Also, you were the fat ****s that invented putting actual gravy on top of French fries.

https://clubfoody.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Perfect-Poutine.jpg

Doesn't get more obese than that. Women walking around the SIX looking like hiphopanonymous avatar.

[red1]

So are Canadians lol who you kidding :oldlol:

You guys have to stay inside 9 months out the year ...

Also, you were the fat ****s that invented putting actual gravy on top of French fries.

Doesn't get more obese than that. Women walking around the SIX looking like hiphopanonymous avatar.
per capita if we're measuring pound for quarter-pound then you definitely take the fat **** crown.

can probably find some extinct species of wildebeest if we go walking around some of these southern towns, good lord:

https://stateofobesity.org/adult-obesity/


https://meblogwritegood.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/screen-shot-2012-07-02-at-2-36-23-pm.png

[Rudeboy3]

He's obviously hurting for money, no one sells their sports memorabilia if they aren't hurting for money. And lol @ anyone who thinks the majority of the money he's going to make from selling his stuff is going to charity, that's nothing but a PR spin for the idiots to eat up

[SouBeachTalents]

From the article


"When it comes to choosing between storing a championship ring or trophy in a room, or providing kids with an opportunity to change their lives, the choice is pretty simple. Sell it all," Abdul-Jabbar wrote on his blog about why he's auctioning off valuables from his sports history.

"Looking back on what I have done with my life, instead of gazing at the sparkle of jewels or gold plating celebrating something I did a long time ago, I'd rather look into the delighted face of a child holding their first caterpillar and think about what I might be doing for their future.

"That's a history that has no price."

Much of the proceeds from my auction will go to support my charity, the Skyhook Foundation, whose mission is to 'give kids a shot that can't be blocked.'

"We do this by sending children from economically challenged schools to five days in the Angeles National Forest to experience the wonders of nature and learn the basics about science, technology, and engineering."
Good for him, give the dude props for this

[Rudeboy3]

From the article


Good for him, give the dude props for this
"Much of the proceeds from my auction will go to support my charity, the Skyhook Foundation, whose mission is to 'give kids a shot that can't be blocked.'"

Told you the dude was hurting for cash, all that charity BS is nothing but PR. A fraction of what he makes will go to charity for public perception, while he keeps the rest and use's it as a tax right off. All these celebrity "charities" / "foundations" are nothing but a way for them to launder money tax free

And to think this asshole came at Michael, saying Jordan chose commerce over social justice. Jordan is a billionaire and you have to sell your shit because you're desperate for cash, who really won here?

[SamuraiSWISH]

"Much of the proceeds from my auction will go to support my charity, the Skyhook Foundation, whose mission is to 'give kids a shot that can't be blocked.'"

Told you the dude was hurting for cash, all that charity BS is nothing but PR. A fraction of what he makes will go to charity for public perception, while he keeps the rest and use's it as a tax right off. All these celebrity "charities" / "foundations" are nothing but a way for them to launder money tax free

And to think this asshole came at Michael, saying Jordan chose commerce over social justice. Jordan is a billionaire and you have to sell your shit because you're desperate for cash, who really won here?
Someone with intelligence who can read through the BS narrative and press release spins

:applause:

And Mike donates to charity too. He just doesn't have to advertise it. Pretty sure over the summer he donated a million to like a Charlotte hospital or something. He doesn't do it for the pub like LeFaux and Alcindor here.

Same way LeBron's "charity" not a dime out of his own pocket (and Nike) built his school which conveniently finished when he was ready to bolt town again.

[Duderonomy]

"Much of the proceeds from my auction will go to support my charity, the Skyhook Foundation, whose mission is to 'give kids a shot that can't be blocked.'"

Told you the dude was hurting for cash, all that charity BS is nothing but PR. A fraction of what he makes will go to charity for public perception, while he keeps the rest and use's it as a tax right off. All these celebrity "charities" / "foundations" are nothing but a way for them to launder money tax free

And to think this asshole came at Michael, saying Jordan chose commerce over social justice. Jordan is a billionaire and you have to sell your shit because you're desperate for cash, who really won here?
Yeah being conspiracy minded and a skeptic I thought this too. If he wants to help kids, great but most would want to leave a championship ring to family members or at least a museum.

LeBron should buy it , it's the only Lakers championship ring he'll ever get
:D

[Bronbron23]

He's obviously hurting for money, no one sells their sports memorabilia if they aren't hurting for money. And lol @ anyone who thinks the majority of the money he's going to make from selling his stuff is going to charity, that's nothing but a PR spin for the idiots to eat up
Yeah that's ok I think I'll trust in one sports biggest activists over some wack ass Brit nucka

[Overdrive]

the fact that an item is made out of gold and diamonds makes it even more enticing



No, above its materialistic value it's purely based on scarcity. There are less rings than jerseys, but I guess MJ's '98 G6 jersey, autographed with a certificate of authenticy, would sell for more than his ring.

[Bronbron23]

We are talking about Alcindor though :eek: no need to get all emotional on us.

I know how you Canada nigs be up north, but damn. Not that serious.

No one truly likes Lou Alcindor's lonely socially awkward ass self. That's the point. You asked, I educated why.
Your education is shit just like your education system is shit. Kareem is one of the biggest activists in sports. The fact that your wack ass keeps calling him by his slave name just shows how mentally f*cked alot of nuckas in America are.

[aj1987]

:eek:

:oldlol:

And legit full 82 game season, non-colluding, conference cupcake free, league assisted 4 rings at that.

:applause:
You do know that the Lakers were bearing sub 40 win teams all the time and facing 39 win teams in the WCF, right? Oh course not, "coach".



And Mike donates to charity too. He just doesn't have to advertise it.
Dude only donates his money to casinos and a group called dad killers inc..

[red1]

You do know that the Lakers were bearing sub 40 win teams all the time and facing 39 win teams in the WCF, right? Oh course not, "coach".



Dude only donates his money to casinos and a group called dad killers inc..
jordan donates to the mafia too.


that bald sucker should have a villa in sicily the way he's been lining mafia coffers.

[SamuraiSWISH]

You do know that the Lakers were bearing sub 40 win teams all the time and facing 39 win teams in the WCF, right? Oh course not, "coach"
So Magic, Kareem AND LeBron are overrated? Got it.

Just confirming the already known fact that MJ, Bird, Russell and Kobe we

[Duncan21formvp]

He kept rings he felt he was the best.

[Rudeboy3]

Yeah that's ok I think I'll trust in one sports biggest activists over some wack ass Brit nucka
You're an idiot who can't think for himself. It's understandable, you Americans are a bunch of idiots. Can't wait for your eventual civil war, where you all kill each other :lol

[FKAri]

Only on ISH are the neckbeards melting down and forming conspiracy theories over this. Of course, it's the usual suspects.

[Bronbron23]

You're an idiot who can't think for himself. It's understandable, you Americans are a bunch of idiots. Can't wait for your eventual civil war, where you all kill each other :lol
I agree alot of black Americans and Americans in general are idiots but I'm Canadian dip shit. Your such a wack ass nucka. The mainstream has never embraced Kareem mainly because he's an activist. If it's anyone who's going with the norm and not thinking for himself it's you.

Judging from the shit you say it's obvious you hate your own skin and hate real ass nuckas. Unfortunately there's alot of fake ass Uncle Tom ass nuckas like you everywhere.

[aj1987]

So Magic, Kareem AND LeBron are overrated? Got it.
Not really. You face the competition that's in front of you. Do you see me complaining EVER about Jordan facing the likes of Hornacek, Starks, etc.?

Just confirming the already known fact that MJ, Bird, Russell and Kobe we’re superior winners.[/quote]
And yet, you do not even rank Kobe in your top 5. Lets not forget that Jones, Hondo, Cousu, Heinshon, Horry, etc. are all superior winners. :confusedshrug:


Dear Apu,

Before you you rotate the hot dogs in the heater, refill the hot nacho cheese bag, and freeze the new batch of slushee for all of our consumption I’d like you to read ...
Why would I do any of that, when that's what I hired you for, you retarded cuck. :oldlol:


And Mike donates to charity too. He just doesn't have to advertise it.
So dad killer basically did a "Decision" to announce his donation? Quite different from what you earlier said:

"And Mike donates to charity too. He just doesn't have to advertise it."

Quite posting, you mouth breathing retard. You're just embarrassing yourself.

[Rudeboy3]

I agree alot of black Americans and Americans in general are idiots but I'm Canadian dip shit. Your such a wack ass nucka. The mainstream has never embraced Kareem mainly because he's an activist. If it's anyone who's going with the norm and not thinking for himself it's you.

Judging from the shit you say it's obvious you hate your own skin and hate real ass nuckas. Unfortunately there's alot of fake ass Uncle Tom ass nuckas like you everywhere.
Candian? Even worse, you're an idiot and a cuck. Plus i'm lightskin, so keeping takings Ls buddy :roll:

[ClipperRevival]

Been living in LA most of my life. Been listening to ESPN radio religiously for years along with the Lakers programming. And one thing we die hard Laker fans know around here is that when KAJ came on for an interview, whether on radio or on TV, it was because he was always selling something. Most times, a book. He never, ever came on just to chat it up.

It's just the truth yall. Dude is going to keep most of that $$$. He needs money. Never made a ton on the court and because he's an introvert, never got his off field $$$ going. You don't sell that sh*t unless you need $$$. It's one of the last bullets he's using.

[ClipperRevival]

No way.
If he wants a job, sure somebody will get him one.
Maybe not a head coaching job, but if it is a job, he can get one for sure.

Nah, yall don't understand. KAJ is revered everywhere else but not in LA in that he's never been a personality here. Just always kept private. Magic is God around here along with Kobe. He never had the personality to be on TV or coach. So he COULDN'T get a job like that even if he wanted too. And that's another reason why he hates MJ. Because not only did MJ take the GOAT title from him but makes more $$$$ in his sleep than KAJ can ever dream of. That's why dude sells a book like every year.

[LukeWalton]

Is he broke?
it says he will use the money for his charity for children

[Rudeboy3]

Been living in LA most of my life. Been listening to ESPN radio religiously for years along with the Lakers programming. And one thing we die hard Laker fans know around here is that when KAJ came on for an interview, whether on radio or on TV, it was because he was always selling something. Most times, a book. He never, ever came on just to chat it up.

It's just the truth yall. Dude is going to keep most of that $$$. He needs money. Never made a ton on the court and because he's an introvert, never got his off field $$$ going. You don't sell that sh*t unless you need $$$. It's one of the last bullets he's using.



Nah, yall don't understand. KAJ is revered everywhere else but not in LA in that he's never been a personality here. Just always kept private. Magic is God around here along with Kobe. He never had the personality to be on TV or coach. So he COULDN'T get a job like that even if he wanted too. And that's another reason why he hates MJ. Because not only did MJ take the GOAT title from him but makes more $$$$ in his sleep than KAJ can ever dream of. That's why dude sells a book like every year.

Thank you, finally someone who isn't a complete idiot. No ones who isn't hurt for money financially is selling their memorabilia

[Rudeboy3]

it says he will use the money for his charity for children
He's lying, Jesus christ you idiots believe everything that's fed to you don't you? A fraction of the money will go to his charity, get a tax write off and keep the majority of the money for himself. He's strap for cash

[MrFonzworth]

You're an idiot who can't think for himself. It's understandable, you Americans are a bunch of idiots. Can't wait for your eventual civil war, where you all kill each other :lol
The AIDS you inherited from your father at the age of 6 will kill you first, batty boy.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Been living in LA most of my life. Been listening to ESPN radio religiously for years along with the Lakers programming. And one thing we die hard Laker fans know around here is that when KAJ came on for an interview, whether on radio or on TV, it was because he was always selling something. Most times, a book. He never, ever came on just to chat it up.

It's just the truth yall. Dude is going to keep most of that $$$. He needs money. Never made a ton on the court and because he's an introvert, never got his off field $$$ going. You don't sell that sh*t unless you need $$$. It's one of the last bullets he's using.
Bingo. Someone who gets the socially awkward jag bag that is Alcindor.

This alone

[aau]

jus, wow

https://kareemabduljabbar.com/auction/


nuthin chump about it

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/02/01/Los-Angeles-Lakers-star-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-described-as-being/4026412923600/