Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' Jersey Sells for Record INR 86.3 Crore
Michael Jordan's iconic Game 3 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals, a pivotal piece from his 'Last Dance' championship season, has shattered auction records. It sold for an astonishing $12.26 million (approximately INR 102 crore) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, through Joopiter, Pharrell Williams' digital auction house.
A Chicago Bulls jersey worn by basketball icon Michael Jordan during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a record £10.05 million ($12.26 million / approximately INR 102 crore) at auction in New York. The landmark transaction positions the historic red uniform among the most expensive game-worn sports memorabilia ever sold publicly. The jersey, originating from Jordan’s famed final championship run known globally as "The Last Dance", surpassed initial estimates following intense competitive bidding from international collectors. Stephen Curry Extension: 4-Time NBA Champion and 2-Time MVP Extends Contract With Golden State Warriors.
Michael Jordan's Last Dance Jersey Fetches 102 Crore INR
🇺🇸 | AHORA — Una camiseta de Michael Jordan acaba de venderse por 12.26 MILLONES DE DÓLARES.
Jordan la utilizó durante las Finales de la NBA de 1998, en la histórica temporada de “The Last Dance” que terminó con su sexto y último campeonato con los Chicago Bulls.
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Record Auction in Manhattan
The sale was conducted by international auction house Sotheby's, drawing significant interest from private investors and sports heritage institutions worldwide. Bidding quickly climbed past the pre-sale expectations before the final hammer dropped at £10.05 million ($12.26 million), translating to roughly ₹102 crore including buyer's premium fees.
The final figure places the garment into the top tier of sporting collectables, alongside historic artefacts such as Diego Maradona’s 1986 "Hand of God" shirt and Babe Ruth’s 1932 jersey. Auction representatives confirmed following the close of bidding that the winning buyer elected to remain anonymous. US President Donald Trump Slams Dallas Mavericks-LA Lakers Luka Doncic Deal as 'Worst Trade in Sports History'.
Historic Weight of the 1998 Finals Game 3
The auctioned jersey was worn on 7 June 1998 at the United Center in Chicago during one of the most dominant performances in modern basketball history. Facing the Utah Jazz in Game 3, Jordan scored 24 points in 32 minutes to guide the Bulls to an emphatic 96–54 victory.
The 42-point winning margin remains the most lopsided result in NBA Finals history, with Utah’s 54 points setting the record for the fewest points scored in a Finals game during the shot-clock era. The victory gave Chicago a 2–1 series lead, paving the way for their sixth and final NBA title of the 1990s.
Jordan’s 1997–98 season, chronicled in the global documentary series The Last Dance, represented the climactic chapter of the Bulls dynasty before the squad broke up and head coach Phil Jackson departed. NBA Announces 2026-27 Season Schedule; Finals Rematch Between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs Set for Christmas Day.
Sustained Demand for Elite Sports Relics
Thursday's transaction reflects an enduring surge in valuations within the sports memorabilia market. High-end investors and global institutions have increasingly treated authenticated, game-worn memorabilia linked to historic moments as alternative blue-chip assets comparable to fine art.
Sotheby’s specialists noted after the sale that items tied directly to Jordan's sixth championship series remain the absolute benchmark for basketball memorabilia, regularly commanding record-setting figures whenever authenticated pieces surface on the public market.
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