The six-time NBA champion in the 1990s wore the shoes in Game 5 of the 1997 Finals against the Utah Jazz.
A pair of sneakers worn by living NBA and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan fetched $1.38 million (€1.26 million) at an auction by Goldin, which specializes in online sales.
The six-time NBA champion in the 1990s wore the shoes in Game 5 of the 1997 Finals against the Utah Jazz.
The series was tied 2-2 before Game 5 in Salt Lake City, also known as the ‘Flu Game’, as the Airman insisted on playing despite suffering from viral dehydration.
Michael Jordan’s signed Air Jordan 12 sneakers from his ‘Flu Game’ in ’97 Finals up for sale. Expected to break the record for most expensive shoes ever sold.
The shoes were gifted to Utah Jazz ball boy Preston Truman, along with a photo of Jordan signing them. pic.twitter.com/LUOg6goLWH
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The Bulls star scored 38 points in 44 minutes while hitting the decisive 3-pointer in the final seconds to give his team a 90-88 victory. The Bulls were finally crowned champions after another home win (90-86) and Jordan was voted MVP.
Formerly owned by a former Utah Jazz employee, the shoes were first sold at auction ten years ago for $105,000 (€95,940).
Source :Skai
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