A Michael Jordan jersey from his iconic “Last Dance” season has set a new record by selling for $12.3 million, making it the most expensive piece of Jordan memorabilia ever sold. This jersey was worn during game three of the 1998 NBA Finals, a pivotal moment in Jordan’s career as he led the Chicago Bulls to a 4-2 series victory, securing his sixth and final NBA Championship. Jordan was named the Finals’ Most Valuable Player in each of these championship wins. The jersey was auctioned by Ryan Gough through Joopiter, Pharrell Williams’ digital auction house, and was initially estimated to fetch between $10 million and $15 million. The sale highlights the cultural and historical significance of Jordan’s career, as his influence helped transform basketball into a global phenomenon. The record for the most expensive game-worn sports memorabilia remains with Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey, which sold for $24.1 million.
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Jordan ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for £9m
