The "Hand of OG" ball from Game 4 of the NBA Finals is staying with the New York Knicks.
The piece of hoops history was removed from the auction block minutes before bidding was set to begin.
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The ball is the same one Knicks forward OG Anunoby tapped in with seconds left in the June 10 contest.
That gave New York a 3-1 lead in the series and sealed the biggest comeback in Finals history after being down 29 points against the San Antonio Spurs.
It was a monumental moment for the Knicks, who went on to win their first title in 53 years.
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The item had been sent to Sotheby's for fan bidding.
The auction was scheduled to launch on Tuesday, but an NBA spokesperson confirmed a change of heart.
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"The game ball from Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals holds significant importance to the New York Knicks, their fans, and the city, and will remain with the team as a lasting piece of franchise history," the league told Darren Rovell.
"As such, it will not be included in Sotheby's June 30 auction, which will continue to feature a curated selection of authentic jerseys and memorabilia from the series."
Other items remain available, including the net from Game 5 with a current bid of $15,000 and Jalen Brunson's Game 1 jersey at $110,000.
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But this ball is staying home, and most Knicks fans would agree that's the right move.
