Legendary Air Jordan sneaker collection could fetch fortune at auction

Legend sneaker collection champion air jordan

of Michael Jordan Might be on sale in a few weeks An incredible fortune was made at auction People have many expectations about how buyers will behave when making a purchase.

The sneakers will be auctioned at Sotheby’s next month and could fetch even more, according to the Daily Mail Up to $10 million.

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Named the “Dynasty Collection”, the set consists of some unique examples of one of the best basketball players of all time:

• Air Jordan VI (1991)
• Air Jordan VII (1992)
• Air Jordan VIII (1993)
• Air Jordan XI (1996)
• Jordan XII (1997)
• Air Jordan XIV (1998)

They at Sotheby’s explained that it was “The most valuable and important line of Air Jordan sneakers ever on the market.”

Meanwhile, Modern Collectibles boss Brahm Wachter told the Daily Mail that the “Mike” series The “Mona Lisa of sneaker collecting”

and sports memorabilia.

Notably, after winning six NBA championship rings, Jordan gave his sneakers to Bulls director of public and media relations Tim Hallam. That golden era of basketball players is etched in the memories of fans of the sport.

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The “Jorda” brand, Mike’s legacy

Off the court, Michael Jordan also stands out for his influence on basketball in the 1990s. So much so that he teamed up with Nike to create his own brand, launching clothing and footwear sold around the world.

Thanks to this, it has also become The first NBA player to reach a net worth of $1 billion. As for the business, he sold a majority stake in the company last year. charlotte hornets The total amount is approximately US$3 billion. From an investment perspective, it is indeed profitable as its cost is 10 times what it was in 2006.

Part of the agreement with Nike was explained in the movie AIR, released last year, which tells the story of Michael Jordan. Sonny Vaccaro, a salesperson for the pipe brand, decided to sign a contract for the sneakers.

According to details, Vaccaro convinced the company to 1984 Five years. that moment, Jordan is a young NBA rookie. At the same time, Nike co-founder and executive Phil Knight also recognized the huge impact of this decision: “Signing with Jordan is the best decision I have ever made in my life.”