The Los Angeles Lakers announced a multi-year partnership with eBay owned Goldin Auctions as the franchise’s new official auction house sponsor. This agreement will provide access to Lakers memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items to fans everywhere. This includes things such as game worn jerseys, game balls and nets and plenty of historic pieces from the Lakers vault.
“The Lakers have the largest fan base in basketball with hundreds of millions of fans around the world wanting to share in the Lakers storied legacy,” said Los Angeles Lakers President of Business Operations Lon Rosen. “Our new partnership with Goldin will give passionate fans a premier destination to discover and collect authentic and innovative Lakers memorabilia.”
Fans and collectors will have opportunities to engage with exclusive Lakers collectable items available nowhere else. People will be able to bid on one-of-a-kind items and shop with engaging live experiences as well as premium auctions.
“We’re excited to bring exclusive Los Angeles Lakers pieces to Goldin, showcasing the powerful role collectibles play in bringing communities closer to the history-making moments and athletes they love,” said Ken Goldin, CEO and Founder of Goldin. “This collaboration demonstrates the caliber of authenticity and trust in what Goldin brings to market.”
Goldin will also be hosting multiple interactive eBay Live streaming events, featuring iconic Lakers memorabilia from the team’s archive of historical collectibles.
“The Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in sports, and eBay has long been home to a community of fans who are eager to share their passion with other collectors,” said Ashish Chhabra, the VP and General Manager of eBay Live. “eBay Live offers an exciting experience for collectors, inviting people to discover unforgettable moments and grails that bring them closer to the game.”
The Lakers are one of the truly iconic sports franchises around the world and this partnership will allow for fans to connect even more with their favorite team.
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