Michael Jordan’s legacy continues to grow. His game-worn jersey from the 1992-93 NBA season just fetched an eye-popping $2.623 million at auction. The successful sale, which happened just last week, underscores the ongoing popularity of the basketball legend. Despite her many accomplishments, this jersey meant so much. It represents an iconic moment in Jordan’s career and in Chicago Bulls history.
The 1992-93 season was a big year for Jordan, as well as the Bulls. At this point, Jordan was unstoppable, winning the league in scoring for the seventh consecutive season. This accomplishment left him tied with Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive scoring leader seasons. The Bulls were luckier to have their very first three-peat, winning three straight NBA titles from 1991 to 1993.
Photo-matched to 11 games played by Jordan from November through March, increasingly establishing its authenticity. On top of that, the jersey or shorts that Jordan was wearing could be matched to six other games. The Sports Investors Authentication organization stated, “we believe this jersey was very likely worn every road game from November 6, 1992 to March 24, 1993 [32 road games total].”
This latest auction follows closely on the heels of a staggering record-setting sale. In September 2022, yet another one of Jordan’s jerseys from the 1998 NBA Finals—with its value as the “Last Dance” jersey—brought in an eye-popping $10.091 million. This remarkable sale formed a historic high-water mark in the world of sports memorabilia. It smashed the all-time sports memorabilia market price, reaching an incredible $9.3 million.
The legacy of Jordan’s Hall of Fame career remains as potent as ever, especially with today’s fans and sneakerheads. His larger than life status was reflected most strongly by his almost superhuman accomplishments on the court. It’s equally found in the memorabilia that memorializes those achievements.
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