Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals Jersey Heads to Auction at Pharrell's JOOPITER
Pharrell Williams' auction house, JOOPITER, is set to sell a jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals. This iconic white jersey, which Jordan wore while scoring 24 points and contributing four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in the Chicago Bulls' 96-54 victory over the Utah Jazz, is the only one of its kind known to exist. The seller, Rob Gough, a Puerto Rican collector who recently bought the World Jai Alai League in Miami, believes the jersey holds cultural significance similar to works by Andy Warhol or Jean-Michel Basquiat. He expects the auction to break records, with future owners valuing it immensely. The jersey features the NBA Finals patch and Bulls logo, and has outshined Gough's art collection in his home. The auction is anticipated to draw significant interest in the sports memorabilia field.
Key facts
- Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey is being auctioned by JOOPITER.
- The jersey was worn by Jordan in the Bulls' 96-54 win over the Utah Jazz.
- Jordan recorded 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in that game.
- The seller is Rob Gough, a collector based in Puerto Rico.
- Gough also recently acquired the World Jai Alai League in Miami.
- The jersey is the only known public example.
- Gough compares the jersey's cultural significance to works by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- Gough predicts the auction will break records.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- JOOPITER
- Chicago Bulls
- Utah Jazz
- World Jai Alai League
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Puerto Rico
- Miami