Michael Jordan's 1998 Jersey: A $10 Million Treasure

A significant piece of basketball history is hitting the auction block: the jersey Michael Jordan wore during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals. This game marked a pivotal moment in Jordan's career, as he clinched his sixth and final championship with the Chicago Bulls.

Scheduled for auction by Joopiter, the white Bulls jersey from June 7, 1998, is anticipated to command a price of at least $10 million. This estimate is bolstered by the previous sale of Jordan's Game 1 jersey from the same finals series, which fetched $10.1 million in 2022.

Experts note that Jordan's game-worn items are exceptionally rare, especially compared to contemporary athletes. This is attributed to the different era of sports memorabilia collection and fewer players consistently wearing distinct jerseys during games. Jordan's "The Last Dance" championship run in 1998 was his final season with the Bulls before a brief retirement and subsequent return with the Washington Wizards.