Michael Jordan Sneakers Sell For $2,238,000; NBA Roundup

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Published on April 12 2023 6:05 am
Last Updated on April 12 2023 6:05 am

Sotheby’s announces that a pair of signed Michael Jordan sneakers that were worn in the second half of Game 2 of the 1998 “Last Dance” NBA Finals have sold for $2,238,000, the highest price ever paid at auction for a pair of sneakers.

In that game, Jordan had 37 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists (with no turnovers) in the Chicago Bulls' crucial 93-88 win over the Utah Jazz. Nine days later, Jordan won his sixth and final NBA championship and was named Finals MVP.

 

Cousins Joins Guaynabo Mets

Four-time All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has joined the Guaynabo Mets of the Puerto Rican professional basketball league, the team announced on Tuesday.

Cousins, 32, will play in the spring season for Guaynabo with the hopes to finding a pathway back to the NBA next season. The league, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, has included several former NBA players in recent years. 

 

National Basketball Association

Tuesday, April 11 Scoreboard

Atlanta 116, Miami 105

NBA Play-in -- East

Los Angeles Lakers 108, Minnesota 102 (OT)

NBA Play-in -- West

 

Wednesday, April 11 Schedule (All Times Central)

Chicago at Toronto, 6 p.m.

NBA Play-in -- East

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

NBA Play-in -- West