Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Sells for Record $12.26 Million at Auction
Michael Jordan's Game 3 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold at auction for a record $12.26 million, surpassing the previous $10.1 million record for another jersey from the same series. The jersey, worn during Jordan's final championship season with the Chicago Bulls, was auctioned by Joopiter, a digital platform founded by Pharrell Williams, and offered by entrepreneur Ryan Gough. The sale highlights Jordan's lasting impact on sports memorabilia, alongside the auction of his Ferrari 550 Maranello for $2.7 million.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 1 Oct, 03:32 am. Other outlets followed.