Jerseys That Make Your Rent Look Affordable: Sotheby's Auctions Off NBA All-Star Game Threads

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Ready for that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend your entire savings on a piece of fabric? Sotheby’s is auctioning off the game-worn jerseys from this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, featuring none other than our very own Steph Curry and the ever-present LeBron James. Currently, Steph’s jersey is set at a staggering $13,000. Yes, you read that right, $13,000 for a shirt with some dude’s sweat all over it.
The excitement around this year’s All-Star Game is palpable, with basketball fans across the Bay Area buzzing and clutching their wallets in sheer disbelief. And who can blame them? The game may sometimes resemble a glorified exhibition rather than a fierce competition, but the NBA is rolling out a shiny new format this time. Instead of the usual snooze-fest, we are treated to a four-team tournament where the winning team must merely reach 40 points first. Riveting stuff, right?
Here’s the kicker: Clict Media reports that these jerseys are not just stylish, they’re a collector’s dream, with Sotheby’s making the player-utilized threads available for bidding in real-time. So while you’re ruminating on whether to treat yourself to that overpriced avocado toast or an actual living wage, rich folks will be throwing thousands at what could easily be your entire year’s rent.
As of now, Curry’s jersey is leading the way at $13,000, with LeBron’s hot on its heels at $15,000. But if you really want to flex on the 'gram, Victor Wembanyama’s jersey has hit a whopping $22,000. Meanwhile, the less renowned players are lucky to get their jerseys started at $300, currently the bidding equivalent of finding a quarter under your couch cushions.
At least this year’s jerseys aren’t horrendously hideous like in prior years. They exhibit some level of coolness without being a total fashion disaster, unlike last year’s designs, which looked like they were inspired by a bad acid trip. But let’s not kid ourselves; it’d be much cooler if players simply wore their actual team jerseys instead of these pretentious collector items.
Of course, for the rest of us mortals who can’t afford a life-sized slice of NBA history, there’s always the option of buying a generic All-Star jersey at your local Nike store for a mere $150. You won’t bask in that sweat-soaked glory, but at least it won’t break the bank.
In summary, while the elite throw their cash at jerseys that may or may not be worth it, we just hope for a good game this Sunday. Or at least a T-shirt that won’t require a second mortgage to wear.
AUTHOR: mpp
SOURCE: SFist