Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals jersey fetches record $14 million at auction
Michael Jordan’s game-worn 1998 NBA Finals jersey sold for a record $14 million in a private auction.
A Chicago Bulls jersey that Michael Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals was sold for $14 million, the highest price ever paid for a basketball item. The auction, conducted by Hunt Auctions through a private treaty transaction, involved direct negotiation between seller and buyer. Jordan’s performance in that game—37 points to lead a 93-88 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City—secured his sixth championship.
The jersey, signed by Jordan, eclipses the prior basketball record of $10.1 million for a Jordan jersey sold in 2022, though it remains behind the $24.12 million paid for a Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey in 2024. The sale highlights the growing market for iconic sports collectibles.
Why it matters
The sale illustrates the soaring value of iconic sports memorabilia and its appeal to high-net-worth collectors.
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