A basketball jersey worn by high school-aged LeBron James reportedly broke records after being sold at auction.
The shirt was sold in an auction called ‘Legends in Motion’ by Julien’s Auctions, which also included items from other sports stars such as Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as well as Taylor Swift and Bruce Lee.
But at auction, James’ shirt fetched the most money – selling for a staggering $1.3 million (£970,000).
According to What’s The Jam, James wore the garment during his first photo shoot with Sports Illustrated in 2002 for an article written by the late Grant Wahl.
After filming, LeBron James, who is about to enter his 22nd season alongside his son Bronny James, wore the jersey at a high school game for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School against their Akron rivals, Archbishop Hoban.
A high school basketball jersey worn by LeBron James sold at auction for $1.3 million.
The jersey was the top-selling item at this special auction held in Hong Kong.
The gold jersey was worn by James in 2002 for a photo shoot and later in a game.
Also sold at the auction was this basketball signed by Michael Jordan that he used in a music video for Michael Jackson’s song ‘Jam.’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt from the 2018 UEFA Champions League final was also sold
A nunchaku set used by Bruce Lee in the movie ‘Enter the Dragon’ was also put up for sale.
This fedora worn by Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour (and signed by her) sold for $22,000
As for the rest of the auction, a basketball signed by Michael Jordan that was used in the ‘Jam’ music video. That video showed the NBA legend alongside Michael Jackson and the ball is signed “Best Wishes” in black marker.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2018 UEFA Champions League final shirt cost $7,620.
Meanwhile, Messi’s shirt from the 2022 World Cup between Argentina and Poland sold for $2,275.
Away from the world of sports, a pair of nunchaku used by Bruce Lee in the cave fight scene in the 1973 film ‘Enter the Dragon’ sold for $190,500.
Additionally, a signed fedora worn by Taylor Swift during her 2023 leg of the Eras Tour sold for $22,750.
This particular hat was worn during his song ’22’ from his fourth studio album, Red.