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Michael Jordan Last Dance jersey bought for record $14m in private sale

A red jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a record $14 million in a private auction, marking the highest price ever paid for basketball memorabilia. The garment, part of the Chicago Bulls’ championship-winning campaign, was acquired by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman.

Jordan and the Bulls evened the series 1-1 against the Utah Jazz in that pivotal contest, setting the stage for their eventual six-game series victory—the sixth and final title of his Hall of Fame career. The jersey’s significance is further amplified by its connection to the 1997-98 season, immortalized in Netflix’s *The Last Dance* documentary series, which reignited global fascination with the era.

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