Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for record US$14mil
The sale ranks second among game-worn jerseys, behind the US$24.12 million paid in 2024 for Babe Ruth's 1932 World Series jersey.
In a record-breaking sale, a jersey worn by basketball icon Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals fetched a staggering US$14 million, according to auction house Hunt Auctions. The red jersey from Game 2 of the Finals against the Utah Jazz was purchased privately by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman, as reported by The Guardian.
Jordan's performance that day helped the Bulls secure a crucial 1-1 series tie. The Bulls ultimately triumphed in the series, with Jordan adding his sixth and final NBA championship to his collection. Hunt Auctions President David Hunt highlighted the significance of Jordan's importance within the sports memorabilia marketplace, noting the market's evolution into an "elite asset class" akin to renowned works of art.
The US$14 million price tag marks only the second-highest known payment for a game-worn jersey, surpassed only by a Babe Ruth jersey worn during the 1932 World Series, which sold for US$24.12 million in 2024. Jordan's memorabilia from the 1998 Finals has been especially sought-after, with a jersey worn in Game 1 selling for US$10.1 million in 2022 and another from Game 3 fetching US$12.3 million at auction last month.
The 1997-98 season was highlighted in the popular Netflix documentary series The Last Dance, which debuted in 2020.
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