Michael Jordan has always been a recognizable athlete but following "The Last Dance," there seems to be a real hunger for any and all memorabilia related to the NBA legend. Recently, a bizarre piece of memorabilia sold for $25,000 after having been bought for just over $2K back in 2014. 

According to Darren Rovell, the memorabilia in question is a love letter written to actress Amy Hunter back in 1989. The letter is handwritten and it looks like Jordan is trying to explain why they can't be together. He speaks about being selfish and that he can't be in a relationship with another public figure as it would put too much pressure on him.

Michael Jordan is one of the most beloved athletes in the history of basketball and over the years, he has been responsible for some of the greatest sneakers ever made. His true magnum opus is none other than the Air Jordan 1 which debuted in 1985 and last him about a season and a half before the Air Jordan 2 came into play. His most popular colorway is the “Chicago” offering and to this day, Jumpman still drops retros of it.

According to TMZ, a game-worn version of the OG “Chicago” AJ1 is about to hit the auction block although this one has a twist. Jordan broke his foot at the start of the 85-86 season and when he came back, he wore a modified version of the shoe with a strap on it. The pair that is going up for auction has this strap as well as a signature from Jordan himself.

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“Gotta Have Rock And Roll” is the auction house that is selling these and according to their website, the pair was worn back on March 26th of 1986. The shoes were acquired by a fan after MJ gave them to him following the game. Now, the fan is looking to make some money from the shoes and he is expected to get upwards of $500,000.

Let us know in the comments below how much you would pay for something like this.

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Ever since his tragic passing back in January, the demand for Kobe Bryant memorabilia has been on the rise. Whether it be game-worn jerseys are autographed shoes, people want to get their hands on some Kobe swag. If you remember, a while back, Kobe’s mom and dad were gifted championship Lakers rings by the star and his mom actually tried to sell hers. Kobe was very upset about this but eventually, he let his mom sell the ring along with some other gear for $280,000.

According to TMZ, the man who bought the ring recently went to Goldin Auctions to see how much he could fetch for it. After starting the bids at $15,000, the man was able to get a whopping $206K which just goes to show how in-demand this piece of memorabilia was.

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It’s also being reported that the ring that belonged to Kobe’s father will also be getting its own auction. If we had to guess, that ring will get the same amount, if not more since there are now less on the auction market.

This sale truly begs the question of how much is too much? With that being said, let us know in the comments below how much you would have paid for the ring.

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Robert Kraft is one of the most noteworthy owners in professional sports and it is all thanks to his work with the New England Patriots who remain one of the greatest dynasties in the entire history of the NFL. Kraft has six Super Bowl rings with the team, however, as part of the All In Challenge to help support charities associated with COVID-19, Kraft decided to auction off one of his rings.

As it turns out, he decided to give up his fifth ring which was actually won in 2017 when the Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons. This is perhaps the most historic championship the Patriots have and as you can imagine, it auctioned for an insane amount of money. According to TMZ, one lucky fan was able to secure the ring for $1,025,000.

Michael Jordan is one of the biggest legends in the history of basketball and over the years, he has helped Nike release an insane amount of sneakers. Jordan Brand has become an institution within sneaker culture and the Jordan 1 has a legacy like none other.

In light of “The Last Dance,” numerous auction houses have been selling off some significant memorabilia, including Sotheby’s who recently listed a pair of Air Jordan 1’s from 1985. This pair was worn in an actual game and even features Jordan’s signature. At first, starting bids were at around $100K and it was believed that the pair would sell for $150K max. Instead, the shoe broke a record and sold for $560K.

“Produced between February to April 1985, Jordan wore the present pair of Air Jordan 1s during an early, pivotal point of his career and thus catapulted the sneaker’s popularity,” Sotheby’s said. “Wearing mismatched shoes most of his career, the pair is in a size 13 (left shoe) and a 13.5 (right shoe).”

Many of these collectors have a lot of money but over half a million on some shoes is still pretty insane. Regardless, these are extremely rare and a once in a lifetime cop. Hopefully, the fan takes good care of them.

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Michael Jordan has always been considered the greatest basketball player ever although now more than ever, fans have been interested in MJ thanks to “The Last Dance.” Over the past few weeks, numerous pieces of Michael Jordan memorabilia have been going up for auction, and fans have been scooping up everything they can. Collectors will be especially happy about the latest item to go up on the auction block as it is a game-worn jersey from the 1996-97 season.

The jersey was actually worn during a game in which Jordan only scored 18 points which is certainly an off night when you consider his standards. MJ and the Bulls were playing the Detroit Pistons that night and if you know anything about Jordan, you know that the Pistons were easily his least favorite team.

As for the value of the jersey, Goldin Auctions expects this to go for around $250,000. That’s a steep price to pay but considering this is a piece of basketball history, you would have to expect to dish out quite a bit of dough.

Collectors have been spending insane prices on numerous pieces of gear, which begs the question: how much would you pay for something like this? Let us know in the comments below.

Michael Jordan is one of the most iconic athletes of all time and a big part of that is his impressive library of sneakers. His partnership with Nike started all the way back in 1984 and in 1985, he got his very first show, the Air Jordan 1. This model is very simple and can be worn with almost anything. In fact, some believe that this is the greatest shoe ever made. The sheer abundance of colorways just speaks to the power of this silhouette, although the best colorway is most definitely his “Chicago” model from when he was playing with the Bulls.

Now, a game-worn and signed pair of the original “Chicago” Air Jordan 1 can be yours through auction with Sotheby’s. However, the issue is that you’re going to have to be very rich if you want to afford these. As of right now, bids are starting at $100,000 and it is believed that the shoe could even elicit bids of $150,000 or more.

There are some very eager collectors out there so we wouldn’t be surprised to see the shoe get over $200,000. Of course, it all depends on how many people start bidding on these. Either way, let us know if you plan on putting in a bid.

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Over the past few weeks, you have probably heard about the “All In Challenge” in relation to the Coronavirus. Essentially, numerous celebrities are participating in the challenge as a way to raise funds for those who have been negatively affected by the pandemic. Ciara and Russell Wilson are among those who have taken part in the festivities and recently, they launched an auction in which the highest bidder would be able to go on a double-date with them.

According to TMZ, the top bid for this prize was $32,000. However, as the day went on, bidders continued to top each other, and eventually, the winner of the date ended up spending $240,000. Clearly, this person really wanted the chance to meet Ciara and the Seahawks quarterback.

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If you’re reading this article, you are probably at home right now thinking to yourself about just how insane that number is. While this may be true, it is important to note that the money will be going to people who need it which is really all that matters. Not to mention, a fan will be getting the experience of a lifetime. It’s a figure that hurts nobody except maybe the bank account of the highest bidder.

With this story in mind, it begs the question: how much would you pay to meet some celebrities?

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Just a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Kobe Bryant would be posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame. Of course, this is a huge accomplishment that he had built up to throughout the entirety of his career. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to see himself get inducted although hopefully, he knows that he is beloved by basketball fans around the world. 

With the ceremony on the horizon, his estate is auctioning off some of his old gear as a way to raise money for charity. Five percent of the proceeds from the auction are going to the Mamba & Mambacita Foundation – a figure that has certainly raised some eyebrows on social media. A championship ring gifted to his mother will be a part of the auction, as well as various rare game-worn sneakers that he sported throughout his career. In the images below, you can see some of the kicks that will be up for grabs through the auction.

The entire process is being mediated by Goldin Auctions who are known for their wide variety of sports memorabilia. However, these items will cost you a pretty penny. The shoes are all going for thousands of dollars and with a few days left in the auction, the bids keep going higher and higher.

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Basketball fans know all about the Dream Team from 1992. Of course, this was the first USA Olympic Basketball team that featured athletes from the NBA. Superstars like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley were all on the roster, making this the greatest basketball team of all time. 

Last night, ESPN started airing a new documentary on Michael Jordan and now, the hype surrounding MJ-related Dream Team gear has skyrocketed. In fact, just two weeks ago, Robert Edward Auctions began an auction for a game-worn autographed MJ jersey from the Olympics, with bidding starting at $25K. In the end, the jersey sold for a whopping $216,000.