LeBron James’ ‘chosen one’ jersey scoops most in a star-studded auction.
A high school basketball jersey worn by LeBron James sold for an astonishing $1.3 million at the “Legends in Motion” auction held by Julien’s Auctions in Hong Kong.
The gold-colored jersey, which James donned during his formative years at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, is steeped in history.
It gained notoriety after being worn during James’ first photo shoot for Sports Illustrated back in 2002.
This shoot, immortalized in the pages of the magazine, showcased the young athlete’s prodigious talent and foreshadowed his meteoric rise in the sport.
The jersey was later worn during a high-stakes game against Akron rivals Archbishop Hoban, further solidifying its importance in James’ early career.
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Star-studded auction
The auction featured a plethora of memorabilia from other sporting legends, including items associated with Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.
However, none could compete with the fervour surrounding James’ jersey, which emerged as the highest-selling item of the night.
The auction brought together a diverse audience of collectors and fans, all eager to own a piece of sports history.
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Comparisons to other items
Other notable items at the auction included a basketball signed by Michael Jordan, used in the music video for “Jam,” which fetched a respectable amount
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s jersey from the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final, sold for $7,620.
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Meanwhile, Messi’s jersey from the 2022 World Cup match between Argentina and Poland went for $2,275, highlighting the varying levels of appeal among these iconic athletes.
Additionally, non-sporting items like a signed fedora worn by Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour drew attention, selling for $22,750.
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A set of nunchaku used by Bruce Lee in the classic film “Enter the Dragon” also commanded a significant price, going for $190,500.
