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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for record $12.26 million

A game-worn jersey from Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals 'Last Dance' season has sold at auction for $12.26 million. This sale sets a new global record for the most expensive game-worn NBA jersey ever sold. The item was worn during Game 3 of the championship series against the Utah Jazz.

3 sources3 countries3 articles3 independent outletsSource strength 56/100 ⓘJOOPITER
coda.news analysis

The sale underscores the sustained high-end market demand for sports artifacts linked to pivotal career moments. By framing the item as the only publicly known white 1998 Finals jersey, the coverage highlights how provenance and scarcity drive record-breaking valuations in the memorabilia sector.

What all reports share

  1. 01The jersey was worn during the 1998 NBA Finals.
  2. 02The sale price was $12.26 million.
  3. 03The item is associated with Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' season.

Where the coverage differs

  • GB media highlights the conversion to British pounds and mentions the previous record holder, while HK media focuses on the auction platform and the rarity of the white jersey.

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The framing spectrum

Overall tone of each country's coverage of this event, judged from the articles listed below. How we judge
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How each country tells it

United KingdomMarket record
Typical headline, translated
Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
Emphasises

The coverage highlights the record-breaking value in both dollars and pounds, and notes the previous record for Jordan memorabilia.

Mentions less

The specific auction platform is not named.

Limited coverage: 1 article1 article · BBC Sport
Hong Kong, ChinaAuction news
Typical headline, translated
Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Sells for Record $12.26 Million USD
Emphasises

The report emphasizes the role of the auction house JOOPITER and the rarity of the white jersey on the open market.

Mentions less

The conversion to other currencies is not included.

Limited coverage: 1 article1 article · Hypebeast

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