Michael Jordan Signed "Flu Game" Sneakers Sell For Huge Price At Auction

BYAlexander ColePublished on June 15, 2023823 Views

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 03: Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan looks on during their game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

These are the actual shoes Michael Jordan wore during the Flu Game.

Michael Jordan is one of the most famous athletes in the history of the world. Overall, he has delivered some truly iconic moments in the sports world. Of course, many of these moments took place in the 90s when he won all of his six titles. Although every single title was special, his fifth in 1997 was pretty amazing. He and the Chicago Bulls knocked out the Utah Jazz in six games. However, in Game 5, Jordan battled through food poisoning and dropped a whopping 38 points.

At the time, this was a huge accomplishment that was nicknamed the "Flu Game." Moreover, the Air Jordan 12 "Bred" colorway he was wearing at the time got the very same nomenclature. Since that time, Jordan Brand has sought to give fans a ton of retros of this model. As TMZ reports, Goldin Auctions has just sold the game-worn Jordan 12s from that infamous game. Yes, that's right, one lucky bidder now has THE "Flu Game" sneaker that Jordan used in Game 5 of the '97 Finals.

Michael Jordan Shoes Get Huge Price Tag

As Ken Goldin explained to the outlet, these shoes sold for a massive price of $1.38 million. This is truly huge for a sneaker, however, it still isn't the largest sale for a shoe worn by Michael Jordan. Instead, a sneaker from his final NBA Finals sold for more. That said, this is still a historic sale that probably made the lucky winner very happy. However, their wallet is probably feeling some immediate effects right now.

This latest sale truly begs the question of how much higher can these prices go. At this point, it seems like memorabilia will just continue to climb in price. Unfortunately, there isn't much that fans can even do about it at this point. Let us know your thoughts on this most recent sale, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sneaker world.

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.