Billionaire Michael Jordan Unknowingly Helps 6′9″ NBA Legend Get $3,030,000 Richer With Just a Few Words

Published 05/29/2023, 1:38 PM EDT

Due to his reputation, Michael Jordan‘s memorabilia remains highly coveted worldwide. His game-worn sneakers and jersey, in particular, hold numerous records for attaining the highest bids in auctions. It was recently reported that with minimal effort, Jordan helped one of his international teammates and an NBA rival get significantly richer.

The news highlights the substantial amounts of money offered for Jordan’s game-worn items, often reaching hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars.

Michael Jordan helped an NBA legend get $ 3 million richer

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Both Michael Jordan and Karl Malone were teammates on the successful Team USA, winning multiple Olympic gold medals together. In addition, Jordan’s Chicago Bulls triumphed over Malone’s Utah Jazz in both the 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals. Standing at around 6’9″ tall, Malone is among the select few players who have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring over 30,000 points in their career.

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Michael Jordan reportedly gifted his Team USA jersey to Karl Malone after a game, autographing it and writing, “To Karl, good luck.” Surprisingly, the jersey fetched a staggering bid of $3,030,000, proving that Jordan’s gesture helped his former teammate earn get significantly richer. The Utah Jazz legend additionally earned a remarkable total of five million dollars by selling memorabilia associated with not only Jordan but also Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, The New York Post reported.

Before helping Malone get richer, it was reported that one of his memorabilia fetched a mouth-watering price.

Michael Jordan’s game-worn jersey sold for a record price

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Michael Jordan’s game-worn memorabilia consistently command exceptionally high bids due to his immense success both on and off the court. Recently, it was revealed that his game-worn college Tar Heels jersey was sold for a staggering price of $1.38 million, setting a new record for the most expensive jersey at the time. What makes this particular jersey truly unique is that it is the only known game-worn jersey from the 1982-1983 season, during which Jordan showcased his superstar potential in college basketball. Previously, the record was held by another one of Jordan’s game-worn jerseys, worn when he hit the iconic game-winning shot against the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals.

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Aaditya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports and has been following the game for a number of years. He is an avid fan of the NBA and follows what’s happening in the league on a daily basis. Having worked as an intern in the sports domain, his passion for writing arose from his fondness for the intricacies of the game.

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Billionaire Michael Jordan Unknowingly Helps 6′9″ NBA Legend Get $3,030,000 Richer With Just a Few Words

Michael Jordan helped an NBA legend get $ 3 million richer

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Michael Jordan’s game-worn jersey sold for a record price