Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 12, 2026 — A significant piece of basketball history has achieved a new record in the memorabilia market. A jersey worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals, which also bears his autograph, has been sold for $14 million. This transaction sets a new benchmark for the sale of basketball memorabilia.

The jersey is noted as being game-worn, indicating it was used by Jordan during actual competition in the pivotal 1998 NBA Finals series. The addition of his signature further enhances its value and appeal to collectors. The sale price of $14 million surpasses previous records for items related to basketball, solidifying its status as a landmark acquisition in the sports collectibles world.

Specific details regarding the auction house or platform where the sale took place were not immediately available. Similarly, the identity of the buyer, who has acquired this historic artifact, has not been disclosed. The exact date of the sale also remains unconfirmed in the information provided.

This record-setting sale highlights the enduring legacy and global appeal of Michael Jordan and the iconic 1998 NBA Finals, often considered one of the most significant periods in his career and the history of the sport. The valuation of such items reflects not only their condition and provenance but also the intense demand from collectors for unique pieces associated with legendary athletes and monumental sporting events. Further details about the jersey’s condition beyond it being game-worn and autographed were not specified. The record established by this sale is for basketball memorabilia specifically.

Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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