Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Could Fetch $10–15M at Joopiter Auction
On September 15, Joopiter's Driven to Greatness auction will feature Michael Jordan's white jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals, anticipated to fetch between $10 million and $15 million. This iconic jersey, worn during the Bulls' 96–54 triumph over the Utah Jazz, is distinguished by the NBA Finals Championship patch and is the only known white Finals jersey from that season. In just 32 minutes, Jordan scored 24 points. The sale could exceed the $10.1 million that another Jordan jersey garnered at Sotheby's in 2022, although Babe Ruth's 1932 'Called Shot' jersey remains the record holder at $24.1 million. Previews will take place in New York and Los Angeles from September 15–20. Caitlin Donovan, global head of sales, expressed pride in presenting what she considers a defining collecting opportunity of our era.
Key facts
- Michael Jordan's jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals is being auctioned by Joopiter
- The jersey is the only publicly known white 1998 NBA Finals jersey to surface
- It bears the 1998 NBA Finals Championship patch
- The auction, titled 'Driven to Greatness', starts September 15
- Estimated price: $10–15 million
- Could eclipse a Jordan jersey that sold for $10.1 million at Sotheby's in 2022
- Babe Ruth's 1932 'Called Shot' jersey holds the sports memorabilia record at $24.1 million
- Previews will be held in New York and Los Angeles from September 15–20
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