LeBron James? Iconic Memorabilia, Expected to Fetch $5 Million at Auction, Is Dwarfed by Record-Breaking Michael Jordan Jersey Sale Price

On 20th June 2013, fans waited with bated breath for game 7 of the NBA Finals to start. The anticipation consumed them as debates about the next NBA Champion floated around. Would Miami Heat be able to defend their title? Or would the San Antonio Spurs stop them? Tensions grew as the players from both teams made their way to the arena. What followed was what fans like to call magical. LeBron James and the Miami Heat’s display left fans stunned. The world was reminded of this iconic game earlier this week.

During game 7, LeBron James was unstoppable. When it mattered the most, he came in clutch and bagged 37 points with 12 rebounds. His sublime performance helped the Miami Heat secure the championship title as they beat the Spurs by 7 points. At the end of the finals series, James averaged 25.3 points per game with an average of 7 assists and 10.9 rebounds. This prolific showcase earned him the Finals MVP award.

Memorabilia of LeBron James up for auction

Earlier in the day, Sotheby’s Auction announced that they would be putting LeBron James‘ Game 7 jersey up for auction.?Sotheby’s Auction released a statement about the same.

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“This game ranks as one of the most important performances of LeBron’s career, during what has been widely debated as his greatest NBA season”,?they said. The auction will begin in January 2023. Some reports suggest that the jersey could turn out to be the most expensive buy. However, many are certain that the jersey will be sold for around 3-5 million dollars.

If this turns out to be true, Michael Jordan will continue to hold the record for the most expensive jersey to be ever sold. The price at which the jersey was sold last year is 10.1 million dollars.

Michael Jordan’s jersey

The jersey was from Game 1 of the 1998 finals. Michael Jordan bagged 33 points in the game. In 1998, the Chicago Bulls faced the Utah Jazz and went on to win their 6th championship title. During the finals series, Michael Jordan’s performance was breathtaking for many. He averaged 33.5 points per game and bagged a total of 201 points. Undoubtedly, he received the Finals MVP award while the Chicago Bulls won the title 4-2 in Game 6.

With this performance in mind, it was no surprise to fans that people wanted Jordan’s jersey desperately. After being sold for 10.1 million dollars, the head of Sotheby’s streetwear and modern collectibles auction, Brahm Wachter said, “record-breaking result, with an astounding 20 bids, solidifies Michael Jordan as the undisputed GOAT, proving his name and incomparable legacy is just as relevant as it was nearly 25 years ago.”

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