Rare Vintage 1980s NBA Magnetic Standings Board with 23 Magnets (COMPLETE) in Good Condition

Description:

Vintage NBA Magnetic Standings Board – 23 Team Logo Magnets – Sports Magnets Inc.

This listing is for a vintage NBA Magnetic Standings Board, manufactured by Sports Magnets, Inc., Chicago, IL, featuring 23 official NBA team logo magnets representing the league’s divisions of the era. These magnetic boards were sold in sporting goods shops in the early-to-mid 1980s and are collectible display pieces today.

The board has embossed metal magnets with enamel-style team logos and a printed standings grid, allowing you to move teams between slots. The back features the original fold-out cardboard stand (still intact).

TEAM MAGNETS INCLUDED (23 TOTAL):

(Organized as displayed on board)

Eastern Conference — Atlantic Division:

1. Boston Celtics

2. New York Knicks

3. Philadelphia 76ers

4. Washington Bullets

5. New Jersey Nets

Eastern Conference — Central Division:

6. Chicago Bulls

7. Atlanta Hawks

8. Indiana Pacers

9. Milwaukee Bucks

10. Detroit Pistons

11. Cleveland Cavaliers

Western Conference — Midwest Division:

12. Dallas Mavericks

13. Houston Rockets

14. Denver Nuggets

15. Kansas City Kings

16. San Antonio Spurs

17. Utah Jazz

Western Conference — Pacific Division:

18. Los Angeles Lakers

19. Phoenix Suns

20. Portland Trail Blazers

21. Golden State Warriors

22. Los Angeles Clippers

23. Seattle SuperSonics

ESTIMATED YEAR OF PRODUCTION (Based on Logo Eras)

Key logo-era markers:

• Dallas Mavericks “green M-hat” logo → Introduced 1980
• Kansas City Kings → Team moved to Sacramento in 1985
• San Antonio Spurs “Fiesta-free text logo” → Used late 70s through mid-80s
• Clippers “San Diego style LAC basketball” logo → Used through 1984 (before LA redesign)
• Seattle SuperSonics green/yellow skyline logo → Early 1980s
• Milwaukee Bucks cartoon buck w/ basketball → Used until 1993, but heavily tied to 1980s merch

Conclusion:

The exact mix of team locations & logos narrows production to:

Estimated Production Year: 1982–1984

Most likely 1983, which lines up with similar Sports Magnets, Inc. dated products.

CONDITION NOTES:

• Board front: Colors remain strong; minor surface wear from age.
• Back: Noticeable staining/age spots (common for boards with cardboard stands).
• Edges/corners: Some rounding and light wear.
• Magnets: All 23 appear intact; logos are clean and legible.
• Stand: Die-cut stand on back is unpunched and still attached.

Overall condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear.