MEARS Auction #24, Ends March 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1242:

2010-11 John Wall Washington Wizards Game Worn Signed Rookie Shoes First Pair Offered - MEARS LOA

The Washington Wizards were in a downward spiral the last few seasons. The Gilbert Arenas fiasco doomed the franchise for years it would seem. All of this was silenced when the ping pong balls fell in the Wizards' favor during the Draft Lottery.

Washington won the John Wall sweepstakes in the summer of 2010.

Wall has lived up to the incredible hype surrounded by him with these averages: 15.7 points per game, 4 rebounds and almost 9 assists. We can just imagine what year two will bring.

MEARS is proud to be the first auction house to have a pair of John Wall's shoes from his rookie year.

The size "13" Hexalite shoes mirror what Allen Iverson wore a rookie with the 76ers. This makes perfect sense as AI was Wall's hero growing up. "3" is embroidered on the back heel. Wonderful use is exhibited on the kicks with scratches and surface abrasions throughout. Sock pilling marks are visible on the inside. Wall signed the tips in black felt tip.

Photos on Getty Images show Wall wearing this style in the latter portion of the season.

Overall, a historic pair of shoes from the beginning of what should be a fruitful and championship filled career.

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(MEARS LOA)