An autographed, game-worn road uniform worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million on Monday, according to a report published October 12. The private sale, which was handled by Hunt Auctions, establishes a new record for the most expensive basketball memorabilia item ever purchased.
The jersey was purchased by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman, who described the piece as a defining slice of sports history. Firman stated that he was excited about the purchase, noting that Michael Jordan was an incredibly talented player admired around the world. The item was photo matched to Game Two of the 1998 NBA Finals, a game in which Jordan scored 37 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to their first win of the championship series.
The specific red jersey was worn by the six-time champion during the Game Two matchup against the Utah Jazz on June 5, 1998. This performance helped the Bulls even the best-of-seven series, eventually finishing the series in six games and earning Jordan his sixth Finals Most Valuable Player award. This particular uniform has changed hands only once since the Chicago Bulls organization originally sold it in 2003.
This transaction marks the third time a jersey from 1998 has exceeded the $10 million threshold. Previous high-value sales from that year include a Game 1 uniform that sold for $10.1 million in 2022 and a Game 3 uniform that brought in $12.3 million.
