Sports Illustrated Presents: Chicago Bulls Special Collector's Edition Magazine, PSA Graded 8.5

This item is a Special Collector's Edition magazine titled 'Sports Illustrated Presents: Chicago Bulls'. The magazine features a cover image of Michael Jordan embracing coach Phil Jackson, with the text 'The Chicago Bulls Three Seasons To Savor' visible. This suggests the magazine likely commemorates a period of significant success for the team, specifically three championship seasons. The magazine is encapsulated in a transparent, protective slab with a PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) label at the top. The label indicates a grade of 8.5, signifying a very high condition for a collectible magazine. The PSA label also includes the item's title, 'Sports Illustrated Presents: Chicago Bulls', and additional text that appears to be 'The Chicago Bulls.' which confirms its subject matter. The magazine itself has a predominantly dark red border around the cover image, with white and black text for the 'Sports Illustrated' logo. The overall presentation in the protective slab underlines its status as a collectible, intended for preservation and display. No significant visible wear, tears, or discoloration are apparent on the visible portions of the magazine's cover or on the PSA slab. The clarity of the encapsulation suggests good preservation, and the high grade of 8.5 further confirms its excellent condition, which is a critical factor for its value as a collectible. This type of graded memorabilia is often sought after by sports collectors, especially those interested in NBA history and the Chicago Bulls dynasty.