Fanatics has become a powerhouse for autographs and memorabilia. They have deals with teams and players to obtain their merchandise. They’re as legit as can be.

Here are some tips to ensure the autograph is as genuine as it is impressive.

1. Turn it upside down. The best way to compare a signature is to turn it upside down.
2. Beware stamped signatures. Fake autographs are often mechanically reproduced.
3. Look closely at the ink.
4. Look for “robotic” tell-tale signs.

GAA Guarantee All our authenticated pieces are guaranteed to be cataloged and stored in our online database for quick certification checks. We take pride in our work and strive for the highest standards in the industry.

That being said, here is a list of the most recognized autograph authentication companies in the hobby today:

• Professional Sports Authenticator PSA/DNA.
• James Spence Authentication JSA.
• Beckett Authentication Services BAS.

New California Law Makes it a Crime to Sell a Fake Celebrity Autograph. As of today, it’s completely legal to sell a celebrity autograph and claim it’s the real deal even if it’s forged but come January that will all change, thanks to a law signed by Governor Brown.

SMR Price Guide

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HALL-BOUND KOBE Sudden rises in memorabilia value typically hit a peak and then settle back into a predictable range within a few weeks of an event. But the spike in Kobe Bryant collectibles will no doubt extend for months because of his upcoming induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Fadeaway

Michael Jordan

basketball. : made or attempted while moving away from the basket a fadeaway jump shot.

In 1969, the NBA hired a brand consultant to design a new logo. He sifted through tons of photos and selected one of West. Not because West was a big star, but because the consultant, Alan Siegel, liked the image. “It’s a really elegant, powerful presentation of basketball,” Siegel said in a recent interview.

But, Bryant as the logo will never, ever happen. Irving can push, Vanessa Bryant can want to make it happen — but there is no way this actually gets adopted by the NBA.

Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues

“We will not change the NBA logo to Kobe Bryant”: Adam Silver says there are no ongoing discussions about altering the NBA logo to Lakers legend. Adam Silver reveals that the NBA has no ongoing discussions regarding the alteration of the NBA’s logo from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant.

Black Mamba

Kobe gave his own explanation to the logo in the Esquire magazine. He said the emblem represented a sword in a sheath. “The sword is the raw talent,” explained Kobe, while the sheath stands for the effort one puts into developing his talent. It is your calluses and your baggage, it is your training.

The Mamba should be the logo because having Kobe continue to live on in every basketball practice, every basketball game and every basketball court around the NBA is the only way to properly represent the man who lived his life for basketball.

3 reasons why Kobe Bryant as the new NBA logo isn’t happening. The first-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death has once again re-ignited discussions about changing the NBA’s current logo to his likeness.

LeBron James’s first logo was created in 2003 when he signed a contract with Nike to produce shoes and other apparel featuring his name and logo. At the time, LeBron was playing for the Miami Heat, and the logo that was designed featured his jersey number as well as his initials and crown design.

It was selected out of 50 designs and is said to have mirrored the logo for the men’s NBA team at the time. It was apparently inspired by player Jerry West. The WNBA’s second logo was released in 2013. In order to simplify and make it bolder, the WNBA changed their colours to orange and white.

Diana Taurasi

As basketball returns this month for NBA and WNBA players, there is much excitement for the players and the fans. With the ongoing pandemic, players will be in a bubble to ensure their safety. Most of the WNBA players arrived at IMG Academy in Florida at the beginning of July.