Fifth Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction (#28)

Lot #197:

1998-1999 Paul Pierce Rookie Boston Celtics Game-Used Road Jersey

He is an 8-time All-Star and led Boston to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2002 and the 2008 NBA Championship. He was named the 2008 NBA Finals MVP in his first trip to the Finals. On the front tail is the "NIKE" manufacturer’s size 48 tag. Attached is an additional manufacturer’s tag reading "LENGTH +3" and "Made in USA". Above these is the “NIKE-FIT” material tag. The inside inseam has two tags, a Nike washing instructions tag and a "1998-99 Made in USA" year tag. Across the front is "CELTICS." Below that and on the back is the player number "34." Across the back is the player name "PIERCE." All lettering and numbering is done in white tackle twill. On the left breast is the official "NBA" embroidered logo. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.