He is known for being one of the best basketball players in the world, but not only that.
Michael Jordan also owes his notoriety to the creation of his shoe brand, Jordan Brand, launched in partnership with Nike in 1997. Over time, sneakers have been prized by collectors and sneaker enthusiasts, without ever losing popularity. their aura.
For recent proof: Friday February 2, six different models of Nike Air Jordan sneakers worn in the 1990s by Michael Jordan were sold at auction by Sotheby's for 8 million dollars.
A record.
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The six different models of Nike Air Jordan sneakers worn in the 1990s by Michael Jordan were sold at auction by Sotheby's for $8 million.
Sotheby's
“The most valuable collection ever put on the market”
Each of its pairs was worn by the basketball legend
himself
.
Michael Jordan gave them to Chicago Bulls communications executive Tim Hallam at the end of games that helped the club win six NBA championships from 1991 to 1993 and 1996 to 1998. “The Air sneaker collection "The most valuable and most important Jordan ever put on the market," Sotheby's said about this lot called "The Dynasty Collection" which includes the Air Jordan VI, Air Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XI, Air Jordan models. XII and Air Jordan XIV.
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Already in 2022, a Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls jersey flew away during a Sotheby's sale for $10.1 million.
“A record for any previously worn and heritage sporting item, as well as the most expensive item ever sold from Michael Jordan's collection,” said the auction house.