Sotheby’s is auctioning off Michael Jordan’s rookie sneakers and other basketball legends

The Air Jordan 1s are the first to make a strong impression in sneaker history. They are well-cut for the courts and thrive in consistency and craftsmanship.

Everyone’s aware of the Air Jordans, but there is no other pair like these.

Sotheby’s, the prestigious auction house has just announced its first-ever sneaker auction, and they aren’t messing around. The auction, titled “Gamers Only,” includes 13 shoes owned and signed by basketball legends. This amazing range represents the pinnacle of basketball sneaker history, from Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal.

M.J.’s iconic pair of Air Jordan 1s are at the top of the list. The Air Jordan 1s are the first to make a strong impression in sneaker history. They are well-cut for the courts and thrive in consistency and craftsmanship. The unique and unparalleled footwear has its own tale, with one of the most famous styles.

These sneakers, worn and influenced by the basketball phenom during his rookie season in 1984-85, have a highly personal backstory and can appeal to the most ardent sports collectors. In May of 2020, a pair of the same model signed by Michael Jordan sold for a record-breaking $560,000 at Sotheby’s. The latest bid for the Air Jordan 1 pair ranges from CHF 100,000 to CHF 150,000 ($109,551.90 to $164,327.85).

Stephen Curry’s Under Armour sneakers, which he wore during his MVP wins in 2015-16, are among the other stars in the lineup. Shaquille O’Neal’s Chromz Player Exclusives, Kareem Abdul-Adidas Jabbar’s Superstars, and Moses Malone’s Air Maestro Flights are also signed.

 

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