Michael Jordan’s Jersey Sells for $12.26 Million

The jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals was sold at a Joopiter auction for $12.26 million.

As a result, it became the most expensive NBA jersey ever sold at auction and also set a new record among the basketball star’s personal items, according to the auction house’s press service.

The jersey had an initial estimate of $10–15 million.

Jordan wore the white “Chicago Bulls” uniform on June 7, 1998, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the “Utah Jazz.”

Chicago won the game 96–54, while Jordan scored 24 points in 43 minutes.