Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Air Jordan XIIIs shoes are displayed during a press preview in New York on April 6, 2023 at Sotheby’s for the upcoming Victoriam auction, a two-part private collection of athletic artifacts.
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Michael Jordan’s shoes from Game Two of the 1998 NBA Finals might be yours—if you’ve got $2 million to spare.
Sotheby’s is hosting a two-part auction of game-worn sports memorabilia, with signed Jordan sneakers the centerpiece of a stack of rare items.
The Air Jordans worn by the game are estimated to sell for somewhere between $2 million to $4 million. Currently, the price to beat is $1.8 million.
If bids rise much higher, the auction could become a record-breaking one. When Kanye West’s Air Yeezy samples sold for $1.8 million in a private sale in 2021, they were estimated to be the most expensive sneakers ever sold.
The auction, dubbed the Victoriam, is a treasure trove for wealthy sports fans, featuring everything from Tom Brady’s 2004 uniform to the shooting jersey Kobe Bryant wore on the afternoon of his historic 81-point performance in January 2006.
The Kobe Bryants 2004 Los Angeles Lakers warm jacket is shown during a press preview at Sothebys in New York on April 6, 2023 for the upcoming Victoriam auction, a two-part private collection of sports artifacts. (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP) (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
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Another notable item up for auction is the late Brazilian soccer star Pele’s 1975 debut shirt for the New York Cosmos, which helped raise the player’s profile in the United States.
Brazilian soccer star Peles’ 1975 New York Cosmos ‘Triumphant Debut’ jersey is displayed during a press preview at Sothebys in New York on April 6, 2023 for the upcoming Victoriam auction, a two-part private collection of Sports Objects. . (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP) (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
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The football used to score the game-winning field goal during this year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is also up for auction.
Roger Federer’s 2011 signed and worn French Open sneakers are displayed during a press preview at Sothebys in New York on April 6, 2023 for the upcoming Victoriam auction, a two-part private collection of sporting artifacts. (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP) (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
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Among the other items offered at auction are various memorabilia of tennis legend Rafael Nadal and NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic, among others. Bidding closes Tuesday.