Sport · Singapore Bureau
Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals Jersey Fetches Record US$14 Million
A game-worn jersey from Michael Jordan's legendary 1998 NBA Finals performance has sold for US$14 million, setting a new benchmark for basketball memorabilia at auction.
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The Chicago Bulls shooting guard's jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 Finals championship series has become the most expensive piece of basketball memorabilia ever sold, according to auction records. The garment, which Jordan wore during a pivotal moment in his storied career, represents the pinnacle of sports collectibles in terms of monetary value.
The sale underscores the enduring global fascination with Jordan's legacy and his dominance during the 1990s, when he led the Bulls to six NBA championships. The 1998 Finals marked the culmination of the team's second "three-peat," cementing Jordan's status as one of sport's greatest athletes.
Game-worn memorabilia from pivotal sporting moments has increasingly attracted high valuations from collectors and investors in recent years. Jordan's championship-era jerseys remain among the most sought-after pieces in the sports collectibles market, reflecting both their historical significance and the basketball icon's undiminished cultural impact.
The auction result demonstrates the premium placed on authentic artifacts connected to defining moments in sports history, particularly those associated with legendary athletes whose influence extends well beyond the playing court.