Sotheby’s Sports Week to include collectibles from LeBron, Ali, Kobe

Marcus Baram
Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.

Mar 21, 2024
9 months ago
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In a major push into sports collectibles, Sotheby’s is presenting Sports Week from March 27 to April 15 — a series of six auctions with collectibles from basketball, baseball, racing, boxing and football. 

Among the items are: 

  • LeBron James’ 2024 NBA All-Star Game jersey.
  • Muhammad Ali’s fight-worn trunks from the epic “Thrilla in Manila” bout in 1975.
  • Kobe Bryant’s LA Lakers jersey from Game 1 of the 2009 NBA Finals.
  • Michael Jordan’s 1996 NBA Finals Air Jordan 11s from Game 5, which were personally given to a Seattle Supersonics ballboy.
  • Stephen Curry's and Sabrina Ionescu’s jerseys from the first-ever three-point shooting contest at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. 

"The market for unique sports artifacts has been enjoying unprecedented growth as collectors continue to chase the best-of-the best objects, with a particular desire to acquire those that are ‘fresh to market,' ’’ said Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of modern collectibles. 

Marcus Baram
Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.