Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14 million

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from his historic 1998 NBA Finals season has broken the record for basketball memorabilia sales, selling for a staggering $14 million. The signed Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by the legendary player during Game 2 of the 1998 Finals, where Jordan scored a career-high 37 points. This record-breaking sale marks the sixth NBA championship in Jordan's illustrious career and cements his status as one of basketball's greatest icons.

The previous record for a sports memorabilia item was $12.9 million, set in 2007 for a Kobe Bryant trading card. Jordan's jersey also surpasses the previous record for game-worn memorabilia, which was $12.3 million for a jersey from the same 1998 Finals. The only other sports memorabilia item to command a higher price is the Babe Ruth jersey from the 1932 World Series, which sold for $24.1 million in 2024.

The jersey was purchased by Miami-based real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale facilitated by Hunt Auctions. This record-breaking sale underscores the enduring commercial value of Jordan's achievements and the increasing demand for rare memorabilia associated with defining moments in sports history. Jordan's 1997-98 season, chronicled in the documentary "The Last Dance," remains one of the most celebrated and influential campaigns in NBA history.