The jersey is the most important symbol for the players. When NBA teams commemorate a great player, they will choose to retire their exclusive jerseys and numbers. Jerseys worn by NBA superstars in significant games are highly collectible. Today, I will introduce to you the five most expensive jerseys in NBA history.
5. Kobe Bryant All-Star Jersey ($100,000)
The 2015-16 season was the last season of Kobe Bryant’s career. This season Kobe Bryant has become the center of attention in the league. At the end of his career, Kobe entered his 18th All-Star Game as the voting king. His wonderful performance in the All-Stars also received critical acclaim. After the game, the jersey Kobe wore in the All-Star Game was collected by a fan for $100,000.
4. Curry Finals Jersey ($135,000)
In the 2017 Finals, the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers and won the championship, although Curry did not win the MVP and FMVP. But in the eyes of most people, Curry is still the number one contributor to the Warriors winning the championship. After the game, Curry's jersey was put up for auction. The final transaction price was US$135,000. Far higher than James's $92,000.
3. Jordan’s final Bulls jersey ($173,000)
In November 2015, the last regular season jersey Jordan wore with the Bulls was auctioned. It was finally sold for US$173,000. Jordan is the biggest contributor in the history of the Bulls. Without Jordan's presence, the Bulls may not be known to so many people. In the final game of the Bulls, Jordan still performed well, scoring 44 points and leading the team to a 111:109 victory over the Knicks.
2. Julius Erving ABA jersey ($190,000)
Dr. J’s achievements not only exist on the basketball court, but also his promotion of the development of basketball. In 1976, with the help of Dr. J, the ABA and NBA merged. In 2011, Dr. J’s ABA jersey was auctioned. The transaction price was $190,000. This jersey not only represents Dr. J, but also represents the former ABA league.
1. Jordan Olympic Jersey ($274,000)
Jordan is the biggest player in NBA history, and he is also a hero of the U.S. men’s basketball team. In 1984, when the Olympics were not Professional players are allowed to participate in basketball games. Jordan postponed his signing with the Bulls in order to represent the United States. In the end, he helped the US men's basketball team win the gold medal as an amateur player. Not long ago, the No. 9 jersey worn by Jordan in the Olympics was auctioned. The final transaction price was US$274,000.