Michael Jordan Still Breaking Records

[Ed Monix]

Michael Jordan "Last-Dance" jersey has recently sold at Sotherby's (auction house) for a record $10.1m.



Jordan wore the jersey in Game 1, scoring 33 points in a loss against the Utah Jazz. However, he then led the Bulls to a brilliant comeback as he gained his sixth NBA title ring. Sotheby’s said it was one of only two of Jordan’s jerseys worn in a NBA finals game to ever appear at auction.

The sum, more than double the initial estimates, set a new auction record for a piece of game worn sports memorabilia, according to Sotheby’s. The previous highest was the $9.28m (£8.14m) paid for the shirt worn by Diego Maradona during the “Hand of God” game against England at the 1986 World Cup.

It almost triples the record of the most expensive basketball jersey ($3.7m), prevously held by Kobe Bryant.