New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson's game-worn NBA Finals jersey sold for $1,024,000 at Sothby's auction. ## What happened?
The jersey was listed for auction a couple of weeks ago and ended with the winning bid exceeding $1 million. Jalen Brunson's dominance in the NBA Finals won him MVP honors after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games. He averaged 32.6 points per game in the series.
Why it matters for New York Knicks
The Knicks have won the franchise's first championship since 1973, ironically beating the Spurs, whom they lost to in their last Finals appearance in 1999. Jalen Brunson now heads into his fifth season with the Knicks as a champion. He proved all of his doubters wrong, leading his team to the promised land as an undersized guard.
What comes next?
The Knicks are on a 4-game winning run, with a recent form of 4W-0D-1L, and their last result was a 90-94 win against the San Antonio Spurs on 2026-06-14. Fans will have to wait and see if they can repeat their success. Karl-Anthony Towns' and OG Anunoby's jerseys both went for $256,000, and Josh Hart's went for $89,600. The auction included 15 Knicks jerseys, with all of the starting fives' and most of the bench players' jerseys available. Jalen Brunson scored over 30 points in all but one game in the Finals, with his efficiency getting better as the series continued. He made more than half of his shots in Game 5 when he scored 45 points. Throughout the playoffs, Jalen Brunson was a steady performer, averaging more than 25.5 points per game in all of the series. He met the moment as the stakes increased. The Knicks' win against the San Antonio Spurs 90-94 on 2026-06-14 was a significant one, and Jalen Brunson's jersey sale is a result of his hard work and dedication to the team.