Legendary American basketball player Michael Jordan's jersey from the first game of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $10.1 million at auction, making it the most expensive piece of sports equipment in history, Reuters reports.
The previous record was set earlier this year when Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona's shirt, in which he scored a "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, sold for $9.3 million.
“In the weeks since we announced the auction, there has been an excitement not only from sports fans, but also from collectors eager to own a rare piece of history,” said Brahm Wachter, Sotheby's Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectables.

Proof that he is "the greatest of all time"
"Once again, today's record-breaking performance cements Michael Jordan as the undisputed greatest of all time (GOAT), proving that his unparalleled name and legacy are just as relevant as they were nearly 25 years ago." , Wachter added.
Jordan's jersey was expected to fetch between three and five million dollars, but the sum exceeded all expectations
The Chicago Bulls, led by Jordan, defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the 1998 NBA Finals, winning their sixth championship.