NBA: franchises for private sale

East and West: The franchises and their colours

Founded in 1946 under the name of BAA, the league took the name of NBA in 1949. Its franchises are divided into two conferences, East and West, each with a strong visual identity. The purple and gold of the Lakers, based in Los Angeles since 1960 after starting in Minneapolis, contrasts with the green of the Celtics from Boston, their great rivals. The red and black of the Chicago Bulls, the blue and orange of the New York Knicks, who play at Madison Square Garden, or the purple and orange of the Suns from Phoenix are found on every item in the selection.

The rest of basketball

Private sales for basketball also include:

• Jerseys.
• Shorts.
• Shoes.
• Balls.

All offers are gathered on the basketball page.

Larry Bird and the Celtics Lakers rivalry

The retro jersey of Larry Bird harks back to the 1980s, the golden age of the rivalry between Boston and Los Angeles. Joining the Celtics in 1979, the forward won three championship titles in 1981, 1984, and 1986, as well as three consecutive regular-season MVP trophies from 1984 to 1986. His showdowns with Magic Johnson and the Lakers in the finals in 1984, 1985, and 1987 reignited public interest in the league. The jersey features the green and white of the Celtics, the number thirty-three, and the loose cut of the time, wider than current jerseys.

Dribbler mini-balls and Wilson Tribute ball

The Dribbler mini-balls are small rubber balls with the colours and logo of each franchise, bouncing like a real ball: children use them to dribble in the hallway or courtyard, and collectors to gather the logos of all teams. The Tribute ball of the Knicks is made by Wilson, the manufacturer of the NBA's official balls. The brand provided the league's first balls from 1946 to 1983 before becoming the supplier again in 2021, for the league's seventy-fifth anniversary. A Tribute ball can be played with at the playground or displayed in a fan's room.

Caps and shorts in franchise colours

The cap is the easiest way to show off your franchise every day. The faded version with the Chicago Bulls logo, featuring a curved visor and aged fabric, has a relaxed look; the Lakers models in neutral colours keep it subtle, with a tone-on-tone embroidered logo. The caps with adjustable closures at the back fit most head sizes, with no size worries. The Lakers shorts are faded, cut wide and long like basketball shorts, ideal for wearing at the playground or in summer, paired with the jersey of your favourite player.

Frequently asked questions

What size basketball according to age?

Mini-basket is played with size five until around eleven years old. Size six is for girls from twelve years old and boys from twelve to thirteen, while size seven, the NBA size, is for older boys and men.

What gift to give to a young NBA fan?

A mini-ball in their franchise's colours, a cap from their team, or basketball shorts make easy gifts. For a child playing in a club, a ball in their size will be more useful than a size seven ball, which is too heavy for them.

How to choose the size of an NBA jersey?

Basketball jerseys, which are sleeveless, are worn loose: take your usual size for a relaxed fit, one size down for a more fitted look. Retro jerseys from the 1980s are often wider and longer than current models.

How to care for a faded cap?

Clean it by hand, with cold water and a bit of mild soap using a soft brush, without twisting it. Let it air dry, laid on a bowl or rolled towel to maintain the shape of the crown, and avoid machine washing.

How to check if a basketball is properly inflated?

Dropped from a height of one metre eighty, it should bounce between one metre twenty and one metre forty, as per FIBA regulations. Inflate it with a moistened needle, inserted straight into the valve, until it reaches the indicated pressure.