Michael Jordan's game-worn Dream Team jersey sells at $216,000

game-worn Michael Jordan Dream Team jersey was reportedly sold for $216,000 on Sunday (Monday IST). Jordan wore autographed . 9 jersey during 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Michael Jordan Dream Team jersey was opened for bidding at $25,000 and was sold after 54 bids were made.

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Michael Jordan Dream Team jersey auctioned off at Robert Edward Auctions

auction was opened weeks ago on April 7 after Robert Edward Auctions uploaded a photo of jersey. As per ir description, jersey was signed by Jordan and said – ‘Best wishes, Michael Jordan’. jersey had been first purchased in 1992 for $17,500, after which money was donated to Michael Jordan Foundation. A scan of original 1992 auction invoice was also uploaded along with Michael Jordan Dream Team jersey photo. website also revealed that Jordan wore jersey during games against Argentina, Lithuania, Canada and Croatia. As of w, it is t certain wher money from auction will be donated or t. Michael Jordan Dream Team jersey was last sold in 2013 for $53,325.

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Charles Barkley, who played alongside Michael Jordan in 1992 Barcelona Olympics, sold his 1993 NBA MVP trophy along with his Olympic memorabilia. Barkley did so to raise money so he could build affordable housing in his hometown of Leeds. In an interview, Barkley stated that he wished to work with city and do something nice for people with his own money. He wanted to build at least 10-20 affordable houses, which he thought would be pretty ‘cool’. Barkley did t sell his Olympics gold medal, which his daughter wanted to keep.

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Michael Jordan documentary

On Sunday, April 19 (Monday, April 20 IST), Jordan’s documentary Last Dance was released. Originally meant to be released in June, date was moved to April due to COVID-19 pandemic. documentary is a ten-part docu-series about Jordan’s life, which specifically focuses on Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 season. Last Dance was what head coach Phil Jackson called team’s 1997-98 season, where y ended up winning ir sixth NBA championship. documentary is available for fans on Netflix after episodes were broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN2 in USA. first episode focused on Jordan's highlights throughout his career, while second episode shed light on Scottie Pippen and his contract with team.