Allan Houston (11/08/14)

Allan Houston #20
New York Knicks 1996-2005

Allan Houston played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Detroits Pistons and the New York Knicks. Houston was a 2-time NBA All-Star (2000-2001). He was a member of the USA men's national basketball team that won the basketball tournament and gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Houston was signing autograph at the Dick's Sporting Goods in Wayne, New Jersey. He's my favorite New York Knicks basketball player and I was so excited to meet him. I was the first person to arrive for the signing and Allan signed all of my items.

Allan Houston signed NBA Official Game Ball Series basketball.

Allan Houston signed floorboards.

Allan Houston signed Dick's Sporting Goods promotional pictures.

Allan Houston posed for a picture with me.

Thank you Dick's Sporting Goods for a great autograph signing with my favorite Knicks player. Allan is such a great guy and it was a pleasure meeting him.

Tony Parker (09/09/14)

Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs Guard

Tony Parker was drafted 28th overall in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Parker has played his entire NBA career for the Spurs. He is a 4-time NBA Champion (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), 6-time NBA All-Star, and 2007 NBA Finals MVP.

Tony Parker was signing autographs at Tissot in New York City. When he arrived there was a mob of people outside taking pictures. Luckily, I was one of the first people on line. The line move very quickly and I got to meet Tony within a few minutes. Tony signed multiple items and took pictures with everyone who asked. He signed my basketball and a photo that Tissot provided. I told Tony that I hope he comes to New York. He said he doesn't think that's going to happen and we both laughed together.

Tony Parker signed Spalding Official NBA Game Ball Series Basketball.

Tony Parker signed 8x10 photo.

Tony Parker poses for a photo with me.

This was such a rare appearance, since Tony plays basketball in Texas. It was a pleasure meeting a future Hall of Famer and adding his autograph to my collection. Thank you Tissot Fifth Avenue Boutique in New York for hosting this great event.

Bernard King (03/22/14)

Bernard King, 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee
#30 New York Knicks Small Forward 1982-1987

Bernard King played for the New York Knicks from 1982-1987. He was a 4-time NBA All-Star, 1985 NBA Scoring Champion, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

Bernard was signing autographs at the Nielsen dealership in East Hanover, NJ. My goal was to get my official game ball series NBA basketball and photo signed by Bernard King with his Hall of Fame inscription. I arrived early to the signing and was probably the 20th person in line. When Bernard arrived he greeted all his fans from the end of the line to the beginning with a high five.

He is a really friendly guy, but when I got my chance to meet him I started to get nervous for some weird reason. I didn't know if he would add his hall of fame inscription to my basketball, but I knew it didn't hurt to ask. Sure enough, Bernard was really cool about adding his hall of fame inscription to his autograph. He also signed my 8x10 photo that I printed out for him.

Bernard King signed official game ball series NBA basketball.

Bernard King signed 8x10 photo.

It was my first time at the Nielsen dealership for an autograph signing and I had a great experience. The music, food, and entire event was really good. It was a opportunity to meet a former New York Knicks player and Hall of Famer like Bernard King. I'm looking forward to their next event.

Tim Hardaway Jr. (03/17/14)

Tim Hardaway Jr., New York Knicks Guard

Tim Hardaway Jr. was drafted out of the University of Michigan in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft (24th overall) by the New York Knicks. The Knicks signed him to a 4-year deal worth $6.1 million.

Tim was signing autographs at the White Plains Chrysler dealership in White Plains, NY. My goal was to get my official game ball series NBA basketball signed by Tim, along with two photos that I printed out. Driving to White Plains wasn't easy for me, but it was definitely worth it. When I arrived at the dealership Tim was already there signing autographs. There wasn't many people, which was a good thing for me. My chances of getting multiple items signed was very good. Tim signed any items and took pictures with everyone who asked. He was a really nice guy and took his time to greet all his fans.

Tim Hardaway Jr. signed official game ball series NBA basketball.

Tim Hardaway Jr. signed 5x7 photos.

Tim Hardaway Jr. poses for a picture with me.

Tim is a great guy and was a pleasure to meet. Thanks for hosting a great signing White Plains Chrysler dealership.