By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The celebrated basketball from British forward OG Anunoby’s legendary game-winning tip-in during Game 4 of the NBA Finals 2026 is officially heading to Sotheby’s, with experts projecting the artifact could fetch up to $3 million.
This iconic piece of sports memorabilia represents the crowning moment of the New York Knicks’ first championship run in 53 years, sealing one of many dramatic comeback victories against the San Antonio Spurs during their best-of-seven championship series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google. Engineering the largest rally in Finals history after trailing by 29 points deep into the third quarter, a resurgence fueled by setting an unprecedented playoff record of 14 three-pointers in a single half.
The London-born forward single-handedly secured the thrilling triumph at Madison Square Garden through a sequence of spectacular clutch plays in the final seconds. After delivering a crucial defensive stop by blocking a layup attempt from De’Aaron Fox, Anunoby sprinted down the court as teammate Jalen Brunson launched a desperation triple over French superstar Victor Wembanyama. Slipping past the defense without being boxed out, the versatile forward soared to tip the rimming-out ball directly through the hoop with just over one second remaining on the clock.
Dubbed ‘The Hand of OG’, this decisive play prevented a series tie and propelled the franchise to a commanding lead before they ultimately captured their first title since 1973. The upcoming June 30 auction will feature this prized game-used basketball as the centerpiece of a wider, highly lucrative collection of championship memorabilia, including game-worn jerseys and physical court nets.
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