This button is a piece of vintage sports memorabilia, likely promoting a specific brand of basketball shoes rather than being official league merchandise.

• Age: Based on the logo style, this button likely dates to the late 1950s or 1960s.

• Logo: It features an early version of the NBA logo, before the introduction of the iconic silhouette logo in 1969. 

Based on the NBA logo style and the font, this is a vintage promotional NBA Booster Button, likely dating from the early to mid-1960s.

Key Identification Features

• Logo: The logo on the button—featuring the letters "NBA" in a horizontal block between two sets of three vertical bars—was a primary symbol used by the league from 1953 to 1962.

• Context: These buttons were often used as promotional "boosters" or giveaways at high schools, universities, or by footwear brands to capitalize on the growing popularity of professional basketball during that era.

• Message: The slogan "I Play Better in NBA Basketball Shoes" suggests it may have been tied to a specific footwear license or marketing campaign common in the 1950s and 60s.  • SologoAI
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Similar basketball memorabilia from this period, such as 1969-70 Topps cards and early team booster buttons, are highly collectible for their distinct mid-century graphic design.