Michael Jordan 2002-2003 Washington Wizards Game Worn and Signed Air Jordan XVII Sneakers | Final Season

These sneakers are attributed by Sports Investors Authentication as being worn by Michael Jordan on November 14, 2002, when the Washington Wizards beat the Utah Jazz, 105-102. Jordan logged 34 minutes, recording 19 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Sotheby's believes the photographic evidence submitted supports strong provenance privately submitted to Sotheby's, while not a conclusive photomatch on its own. The sneakers are accompanied by Upper Deck Authentication for Jordan’s signature.

November 14th, 2002, held added significance for Jordan, marking a rare late-career matchup against Karl Malone and John Stockton, his former NBA Finals rivals from the Chicago Bulls era. Notably, in the fourth quarter, Jordan and Malone were each assessed technical fouls following a dead-ball exchange.

Michael Jordan’s name has become synonymous with greatness. The NBA legend’s unprecedented success as an athlete is well-documented and may never be replicated – 6 NBA championships, 6 Finals MVPs, 5 league MVPs, and 2 Olympic Gold Medals are just a few of Jordan’s on-court accomplishments. Many consider Jordan to be the greatest athlete who ever lived.