Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Could Set Auction Record
Summary
Michael Jordan’s jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals will be auctioned this fall by Joopiter. This jersey is special because Jordan scored 24 points in that game and it is part of the famous "Last Dance" season when the Chicago Bulls won their final championship with Jordan.Key Facts
- The jersey was worn by Michael Jordan in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals.
- Jordan scored a game-high 24 points in that game, helping the Bulls lead the series 2-1.
- This was during the Bulls’ final championship season of the 1990s, known as "The Last Dance."
- The jersey will be sold by the auction house Joopiter in the fall.
- Jordan’s previous “Last Dance” jersey from Game 1 sold for $10.1 million in 2022, setting a record for game-worn sports memorabilia.
- NBA teams in Jordan’s era often washed and reused jerseys, making game-worn items very rare.
- Modern players commonly wear new jerseys every game, making Jordan’s jerseys more valuable and rare.
- The auction aims to connect with fans who have emotional memories of that era and appreciate the historical significance.
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