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NBA Endgame will preview Celtics-Lakers from all angles. Right now: comparing high-priced collectibles that may or may not result in divorce if your wife ever sees that bank statement.
You see those shoes? Those are a pair of limited edition kicks that adidas is putting out to commemorate Kevin Garnett's appearance in the Finals. But don't plan on heading to your local sneaker shop just yet: they're only producing eight pairs for each game, and they're going to retail for a cool $1,017. (Get it? Boston is looking for its 17th title?) Sounds steep, huh? No doubt, but at least you can take solace in the fact that all proceeds will benefit NBA Cares programs in Boston.
Each shoe will be numbered for the corresponding game in the Finals it represents. I'm guessing at least a couple of these will find their way to eBay, and assuming the Celtics win, I won't be surprised if the shoes representing the clinching games end up fetching quite a bit more than the retail price. (But if the Celtics lose? Ouch. But at least you found some matching kicks to go with that 19-0 T-shirt.)
If you think those shoes are exclusive, check this out: the NBA will auction the jerseys worn tonight by both teams. The bidding starts at tip-off tonight, but don't worry, if you want to hedge your bets and hold off to see if your favorite teams ends up winning the series, bidding will stay open through June 24. If you have your eye on a Lakers away or Celtics home jersey, the NBA will hold another auction for Game 3.
So what do you think? Would you pay more for a souvenir than an actual game ticket? You can get in the door for tonight's game for less than $400, which seems like a lot until you realize those limited edition kicks and game-worn jerseys will surely go for four or five digits. Is the intangible memory of being there better than something you'll be able to pick up and hold for years to come? I guess some of us don't need to make that decision (why not both!), but that's a pretty tough call for hard-core fans without an endless supply of disposible income.
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