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Michael Jordan is still one of the most popular celebrities in the world despite retiring from the NBA two decades ago. Thanks to his incredible success on the hardwood, Mike is idolized all over the world. Notably, he was even called Black Jesus because of his abilities. So it is no surprise that he is still sought after. With this superstardom, fans go wild not just for the man but also for his memorabilia. Jordan collectibles have been sold for huge amounts over the years. Interestingly, one such memorabilia could make Kurt Busch richer.

MJ’s NASCAR team 23XI Racing expanded to a two-car team when Busch joined them in 2021. He made an instant impact upon his arrival.?

Kurt Busch’s valuable Michael Jordan memorabilia?

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Collectibles related to the Chicago Bulls legend are one of the most popular and valuable in the world. Notably, Jordan’s rookie card, game-worn jerseys, and sneakers are all any collector’s dream. And if the item is signed by His Airness himself, its value goes off the chart.? Interestingly, Kurt Busch has an opportunity to cash in with one of his possessions as well. Jordan welcomed Busch to 23XI Racing in style.

He reportedly received a pair of Jordan Georgetown 1s after joining the four-time NBA champion’s team. While the sneakers are a bit rare and valuable, Busch then received something more valuable.

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According to a report from Celebrity Net Worth, Busch has an MJ rookie card.

The report claimed that Busch wanted the Chicago Bulls legend to sign the card after their first win together. He has kept his side of the bargain with a victory at the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas. Now, it’s the $3.5 billion man’s turn.

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As per the report, Jordan’s rookie cards have fetched around $50K to $200K in auctions. And with the Hall of Famer’s signature on it, the card could be sold for as high as $2 to $3 million.

However, given Busch’s estimated net worth of $60 million and his love for MJ and the Bulls, he might opt to hold on to it.

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Michael Jordan’s jersey displayed by major brand

The craze for Michael Jordan memorabilia is still on the rise.

Recently, luxury brand Bucherer displayed MJ’s game-worn jersey at their flagship store, Sotheby?s Salon in Zurich. Notably, Bucherer was purchased by Rolex, which has a massive net worth of $8 billion.

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Interestingly, the jersey displayed was from The Last Dance as well. Jordan reportedly wore it during game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Recently, MJ’s game-worn jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals, AKA The Last Dance, was also sold for a colossal $10 million.

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