The new date is August 10, 2022.

The 1998 NBA Finals jersey worn by Michael Jordan is expected to sell for as much as $5 million when it goes up for auction next month.

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The jersey is going to be auctioned next month.

Sotheby's

The Utah Jazz played Jordan in a red jersey in front of an extremely hostile Salt Lake City crowd during the first game of the series.

One of the most memorable scenes in The Last Dance series was when Jordan danced on the Bulls bus to Kenny Lattimore just before the game.

Jordan played for 45 minutes and scored 33 points while the Bulls lost the game.

The Bulls won the title and Jordan won the Most Valuable Player Award for the sixth time.

It's natural for Michael Jordan to set records. If the winning bid is in the range of $3 million and $5 million, it will surpass the current record for Jordan's career-related items, which is held by a pair of Nike sneakers.

A basketball card from Jordan's first year in the NBA sold for more than $1 million at an auction.

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The first game of the 1998 NBA Finals was played at the Delta Center.

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The highest price paid for a piece of sports history was $9.3 million for the Diego Maradona jersey that he wore during the 1986 World Cup quarter final match. The modern revival of the ancient Greek competition can be traced back to the original Olympic Games manifesto.

Key Background

The Bulls' tumultuous 1997-98 season, which included stars like Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, helped introduce the team's legendary lineup to a younger generation. The premiere of The Last Dance took place during the early months of the Covid-19 epidemic, when most professional sports leagues canceled games and fans turned to collecting.

Diego Maradona's jersey sold for a record-breaking $9.3 million amid controversy.

A rare Michael Jordan basketball card could sell for millions of dollars at an auction.

Michael Jordan's shoes sell for over $600,000.