Six pairs of Nike Air Jordan shoes for basketball legend Michael Jordan sold for $8 million at Sotheby’s auction February 2, 2024. The eye-popping price set a new global auction record for a pair of game sneakers.
“Dynasty Collection” Understood Air Jordan VI, Air Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XI, Air Jordan XII and Air Jordan XIV.this Phenomenon He wore these six pairs in the final games of the Championship Series in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998. His team, the Chicago Bulls, won all six championships.
“Today’s record-breaking price is will Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of modern collections, said, “The Dynasty Collection is undoubtedly one of the most collectible collections.” important Sports memorabilia compilation history.“
The shoes were auctioned by an American private collector. They originally belonged to Chicago Bulls communications director Tim Hallan. In 1991, Harlan asked Jordan for a pair of sneakers if the team won its first championship.After the victory, Jordan obligated and autograph shoe.this superstitious Since then, it has become a tradition for basketball players to present Harlan with a shoe whenever their team wins a championship.
This is not the first time Jordan souvenir you have obtained astronomical price. In January 2023, his sweater Desde Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a record $10.1 million.Later that year, a pair Air Jordan shoes from Game 2 of the same finals sold for $2.2 million.
Jordan is considered one of the best basketball players of all time.his numbers honor including six NBA championship, two Olympic gold medals and 14 MVP awards.This 60-year-old man is also a Savvy merchant. His lucrative partnerships with Nike, Gatorade and Hanes have earned him more than $2 billion to date. Jordan also owns multiple golf courses, steakhouses and a NASCAR team.and estimated With a net worth of $3 billion, he is considered the richest retired Athletes of the world.
Sources: Sotheby’s com, Wikipedia.org