*The jersey LeBron James wore for Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals is to be auctioned and could be yours. The Miami Heat No. 6 jersey that James wore is estimated to fetch between $3m to $5m, so get your money ready. Bidding will start on January 27 in New York.
LeBron was playing against the Spurs. It was the first time he played in a Game 7 in his NBA Finals career.
“[It is] the most valuable LeBron James jersey to ever be offered at auction and among the most valuable jerseys of all time,” according to Sotheby’s officials. In the 2013 NBA Finals, LBJ and the Miami Heat beat San Antonio 98-88, making it LeBron’s second Finals MVP win. He scored 37 points against the San Antonio Spurs while wearing the jersey.
“This game ranks as one of the most important performances of LeBron’s career, during what has been widely debated as his greatest NBA season,” Sotheby’s officials added.
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‘The 2012-2013 season was LeBron’s greatest season, according to Sports Illustrated. Game 7 was the culmination of this; it allowed him to cement his legacy and narrow the number of Championships between himself and Michael Jordan.
Many suitors are expected to turn up when the bidding opens on 27 January. The sports gear ranks among the most expensive game-worn jerseys of all time, but it still far trails Michael Jordan’s $ 10.1 million sports memorabilia worn at the 1998 NBA Finals Jersey.
Fun Fact: The Argentina jersey Diego Maradona wore during the ‘Hand of God’ game against England at the 1986 World Cup was once sold for $9.3 million.
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