With each generation, a new a group of basketball players emerge to soar high above the rest and bring excitement and entertainment to fans around the world.
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world today and it's popularity it growing by leaps and bounds.
It has become an international phenomenon with teams popping up and playing in most European countries, as well as in South America, Asia and Africa.
Players from countries around the world are employed by the National Basketball Association (the NBA) giving professional basketball in the United States a definite international look.
There are also professional leagues and teams playing in Italy, Spain, and other countries.
Even during the Olympics every four years, basketball is one of the main sporting events that draw huge crowds and media interest.
Basketball collectibles and memorabilia are in demand, especially since the days of Bob Cousey, Bill Russell, Bill Sharman, George Miken, Oscar Robertson, Tommy Heinsoln, Dave Bing, Walt Fraizer, Pistol Pete Marivich, Earl Monroe, Jerry West, Elvin Hayes, Dave Cowens, Bob Petit, Rick Barry, and Wilt Chamberlain.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Willis Reed, Dan Issel, Wes Unseld, Julius Erving, Oscar Robertson, George Gervin, Gail Goodrich, Jerry Lucas, K.C. Jones, Connie Hawkins, Bill Walton, Bob McAdoo, John Havlicek, Dave Debusschere, Jamaal Wilkes, Nate Archibald, Moses Malone, Robert Parish, and Billy Cunningham.
After them came the years of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, James Worthy, Clyde Drexler, Spud Webb, Danny Ainge, Dominick Wilkins, Kevin Mchale, Tom Chambers, Isaiah Thomas, and Hakeem Olajuwon.
David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, John Stockton, Bill Lambier, Karl Malone, Dikembe Mutombo, Mark Price, Vlade Divac, Mark Eaton, Dennis Johnson, Scottie Pippen, Chris Webber, and Jeff Hornecek.
Today, you hear the names of Shaquille O'neal, Dwayne Wade, Tim Duncan, Pau Gasol, Rasheed Wallace, Ray Allen, Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant, Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, LaMar Odom, Elton Brand, Andre Kirilenko,
Alvin Iverson, Lebron James, Chancey Billups, Manu Ginobli, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, Peja Stojakovic, Tracy McGrady, Mehmet Okur, Paul Pierce, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Kirk Hinrich, and Steve Nash.
The woman's national basketball league (WNBA) has brought about a whole new genre of collectibles.
Great female players such as Cheryl Miller, Lisa Leslie, Jackie Stiles, Cheryl Ford, Diana Taurasi, Teresa Weatherspoon, Chamique Holdsclaw, Betty Lennox, and Tameka Johnson.
Cynthia Cooper, Lauren Jackson, Tracy Reid, Seimone Augustus, Tamika Catchings, Debbie Black, and Yolanda Griffith.
The list of great basketball players goes on and on and with each new generation of players, both male and female, basketball collectibles become increasingly valuable.
Basketball fashions are in great demand all around the world. Authentic basketball jerseys, jackets, shoes, shorts, and even undergarments are collectible.
Other memorabilia include coffee mugs, glasses, key chains, autographed basketballs, basketball cards, figurines, posters, photographs, flags, banners,and pennants