Rare Sports Memorabilia from Legends like Jordan, Ali, and Kobe up for Auction at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s ⁢is expanding its sports offerings to meet⁢ the growing demand⁤ for sports memorabilia ⁣and attract a younger demographic.‌ The auction house announced its first “Sports ⁣Week,” featuring ​six live and online auctions with items from top ‌sports figures, including Michael Jordan’s game-worn Air Jordan 11s from Game 5 ‍of the 1996 NBA⁣ Finals.​ The auctions will begin on April 5, catering to both seasoned collectors and sports fans. According to Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of Streetwear &⁤ Modern Collectibles,‌ the ⁤sports memorabilia category​ has seen‌ significant growth in recent years, making it one of​ Sotheby’s fastest-growing categories. This move represents Sotheby’s commitment to engaging with collecting communities through creative sale formats and attractive estimates. Source from www.cnbc.com