Things automatically gain financial and emotional value as soon as Michael Jordan’s name gets connected to them. Once again, memorabilia related to the 6-time NBA champion is making noise on social media. A cover page featuring a young MJ in his North Carolina jersey, making his debut on the Sports Illustrated magazine, was shared on X.
Goldin Auctions, one of the leading marketplaces for trading cards and collectibles, featured the SI magazine cover debut edition of Michael Jordan. With a current price of $229,360, the piece of memorabilia has become the new all-time high graded magazine.
SLAM Grails posted on X:
$229,360 for MJ’s Sports Illustrated debut… The previous all-time high for a graded magazine just got topped by over $100,000.”
Even after 23 years of his retirement from the NBA, Michael Jordan remains relevant to the league with his name and the worth of his brand. He is also connected with the motorsports world with his team, 23XI Racing, which competes in the NASCAR Cup Series.
“He would probably average a 40-point triple-double in this era,” NBA analysts talk about Michael Jordan
On the Nightcap show, Shannon Sharpe and his crew talked about how Michael Jordan would perform if he were part of the current era. Max Kellerman was clear that the 6-time NBA champion would have been even more dominant in this era and would have averaged a triple-double.
Kellerman said:
“I think the cream always rises to the top. I do think MJ would probably average a 40-point triple-double in this era. He was so dynamic, he was fast, he was quick, he was explosive, with unstoppable turnarounds mid-range jump shots, are you kidding?”
Several fans and analysts have always wondered about Michael Jordan’s performance in the current era against some of the best young scorers. Even though there is no way to compare players across eras, such conversations are one of the most talked-about topics on social media.
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