Overview
- The game ball that OG Anunoby tipped in with 1.2 seconds left in Game 4 was pulled from Sotheby’s sale about 30 minutes before bidding was to start on Tuesday, June 30.
- An NBA spokesperson told reporters the ball “holds significant importance to the New York Knicks, their fans, and the city” and will stay with the team as part of franchise history.
- Anunoby’s tip completed a 29-point comeback in that game and helped the Knicks secure a series lead on their way to the franchise’s first title since 1973.
- Sotheby’s auction is proceeding without the Game 4 ball and still lists other Finals items such as game-used nets and Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 jersey.
- The withdrawal has renewed calls from players, collectors, and fans for clearer, consistent provenance and retention rules governing who may keep or sell landmark game-used championship artifacts.