Official score sheet from Michael JordanA career-high 69-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 1990 will be auctioned at Sotheby’s. The paper is expected to sell for between $60,000 and $80,000.
In addition to scoring 69 points, the Hall of Famer added 18 rebounds and six assists in 50 minutes, leading the Bulls to a narrow 117-113 victory in overtime.
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The auction for the signed stat sheets will be held on February 2nd at 11pm PST.
“The way Jordan scored made this performance even more impressive,” the Sotheby’s listing reads. “It wasn’t just the number of points scored; it was the artistry, skill and versatility with which Jordan put the ball in the basket. The fadeaway jumper, the acrobatic drive, the mid-range dagger — the full repertoire of Jordan’s offense that night, Assen Na demonstrated.
“But beyond the numbers and wins, the story of this game is clear, as it has been for most of his career. “This night belonged to one man: Michael Jordan. “
Last year, a set of Nike Air Jordan XIII sneakers autographed and worn by His Airness in the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a record-breaking $2.2 million at a Sotheby’s online auction. The auction set a global record for the most expensive pair of sneakers ever sold.
According to Sotheby’s, Jordan put on the sneakers late in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals and scored 37 points in 40 minutes to lead the Bulls to victory over the Utah Jazz.
Other Michael Jordan memorabilia on sale for amazing prices
Even though Michael Jordan has been retired for more than two decades, demand for his memorabilia continues to rise, with more and more items breaking price records as time goes on, especially in the wake of The Last Dance. after.
Sotheby’s has successfully sold other Michael Jordan memorabilia, such as a pair of Air Ship shoes that sold for $1.472 million in 2021.
In 2022, a game-worn jersey from Jordan’s last season set a record of $10.1 million, becoming the most valuable game-worn sports memorabilia ever sold.
Also in 2021, a rare Jordan trading card broke records, fetching a staggering $2.7 million at auction. This card is a 1997 Michael Jordan autographed Upper Deck basketball card that features a patch from Jordan’s 1992 All-Star jersey.