Overview
- Hunt Auctions said it privately sold the red, autographed jersey Jordan wore in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals for $14 million to Miami investor Ron Firman.
- The auction house described the garment as having a succinct chain of custody after being bought from the Bulls by a private collector in 2003 and changing hands only once since.
- That price ranks as the highest on record for basketball memorabilia and is the second‑largest known sum for a game‑worn jersey behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 jersey.
- This sale is at least the third 1998 Finals Jordan jersey to top $10 million, following prior high‑value sales that collectors and houses cite when setting expectations.
- The deal highlights growing investor appetite for authenticated sports artifacts and suggests future sales will hinge on clear provenance, photomatching, and whether pieces are offered publicly or by private treaty.