Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is set to auction off an impressive collection of personal memorabilia through Sotheby’s, featuring iconic items from his illustrious 17-year basketball career. This highly anticipated auction, scheduled to launch in March, is estimated to generate over $6 million, with individual pieces potentially fetching between $30,000 and over $1 million.
Among the standout items in Pippen’s collection are the Air Jordan 7 “Olympic” sneakers worn by Michael Jordan during the 1992 Dream Team’s gold medal game at the Barcelona Olympics. These signed sneakers, which Pippen received directly from Jordan, are expected to sell for between $1.5 million and $2.5 million, making them the crown jewel of the auction. Pippen has only kept two items from fellow players throughout his career, including these legendary sneakers and a jersey from Larry Bird.
The decision to part with these iconic pieces comes after years of tension between Pippen and Jordan, exacerbated by the 2020 documentary “The Last Dance.” Pippen has publicly voiced his feelings of being undervalued during the Bulls’ dynasty and has criticized Jordan’s portrayal of their shared history. His recent comments about moving on from “33” suggest he is ready to close this chapter of his life.
With the auction just around the corner, fans and collectors alike are eager to see how much these historic items will command. For more updates on this auction and other developments in the sports world, keep an eye on hiphopraisedmetheblog.com.
