Michael Jordan‘s Dynasty Collection, consisting of six sneakers worn during championship-winning games, sold for $8 million at Sotheby’s auction on Friday, setting a new record for sports collectibles.
Sotheby’s, a global leader in fine art and collectibles, announced that the transaction set a new record for the most expensive game-worn sneakers ever auctioned, cementing its position as the second-most expensive item of Jordan memorabilia ever sold.
The Dynasty Collection contains sneakers worn by Jordan during his NBA championship wins in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998, which were watershed moments in basketball history.
The auction not only highlighted Jordan’s cultural relevance, but also the growing desire for sports memorabilia among both fans and collectors. Jordan, a prominent Black billionaire, continues to captivate generations with his unprecedented impact on and off the basketball court, cementing his legacy as a sporting hero.
In April 2023, a pair of Air Jordan 13s worn Michael Jordan during his legendary “Last Dance” season sold for a record-breaking $2.2 million at Sotheby’s, marking a significant milestone in shoe collecting.
In 2022, a game-worn jersey from Jordan’s final season sold for a record-breaking $10.1 million, making it the most costly piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.
Sotheby’s has emerged as a trendsetter in sneaker sales, having set both private and public auction records in recent years.
In 2021, the auction house sold a pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1 sneakers worn by rapper Kanye West for $1.8 million, highlighting the growing value of sports memorabilia and their popularity among aficionados.
The auction of Jordan’s Dynasty Collection at Sotheby’s marks a landmark moment in sports memorabilia, validating Michael Jordan’s lasting impact and collectors’ unquenchable thirst for pieces of sporting history.
As auction houses continue to push limits and set new records, Jordan‘s impact spans generations, leaving an indelible stamp on the world of sports collectibles.