Michael Jordan’s Game 2 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold privately for $14m, a record for basketball memorabilia. It is the second-highest price ever paid for a game-worn sports jersey.
01Summary
- 01Hunt Auctions said the autographed Chicago Bulls jersey was bought by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale.
- 02The $14m price is the highest ever paid for basketball memorabilia, according to the auction house.
- 03The jersey was worn in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals on 5 June in Salt Lake City, where Jordan scored 37 points in a 93-88 win over the Utah Jazz.
- 04Jordan and the Bulls won the series in six games to secure his sixth and final NBA title and sixth Finals MVP award.
- 05A 1932 Babe Ruth Yankees jersey sold for $24.12m in 2024, which remains the biggest sale of any game-worn sports jersey.
02Why it matters
The sale underlines how Michael Jordan memorabilia remains highly prized and can fetch sums comparable with major artworks. It also reinforces the lasting commercial value of iconic moments from the Bulls' 1998 championship run.
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