Scottie Pippen's Personal Memorabilia Collection Sells for $6.2M

Jerseys, trophies, and other items from the NBA legend's career fetch record prices at Sotheby's auction.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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A collection of 71 lots of personal memorabilia belonging to six-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has sold at auction through Sotheby's for over $6.2 million. The collection included items such as Pippen's championship trophy replicas, his iconic "Flu Game" jersey, and jerseys from his legendary teammates Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

Why it matters

Pippen's memorabilia auction underscores the continued strong demand for collectibles from the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty, one of the most successful and iconic teams in NBA history. The record-setting prices paid for items like Pippen's "Flu Game" jersey and Jordan's Olympic sneakers highlight the enduring popularity and cultural significance of these basketball legends.

The details

The top-selling items from Pippen's collection included a set of six 24-karat gold overlay and sterling silver Tiffany & Co.-produced Larry O'Brien Trophy replicas that sold for $640,000, and Pippen's signed jersey from the famous "Flu Game" in the 1997 NBA Finals, which sold for $486,400 - a new auction record for Pippen memorabilia. Other notable sales included Jordan's game-worn and signed Nike Air Jordan VIIs from the 1992 Olympics ($640,000) and Larry Bird's game-worn "Dream Team" jersey ($896,000), which set a new auction record for Bird memorabilia.

  • The Sotheby's auction took place on March 11, 2026.
  • Pippen's "Flu Game" jersey was from Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals.

The players

Scottie Pippen

A six-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer who was a key member of the Chicago Bulls' dynasty in the 1990s.

Jerry Reinsdorf

The owner of the Chicago Bulls, who gifted Pippen the championship trophy replicas after each of the Bulls' six titles.

Michael Jordan

Pippen's legendary teammate on the Chicago Bulls, whose game-worn and signed Olympic sneakers were also included in the auction.

Larry Bird

Another basketball legend whose game-worn "Dream Team" jersey was part of Pippen's memorabilia collection and set a new auction record.

Brahm Wachter

The head of modern collectibles at Sotheby's, who oversaw the auction of Pippen's personal collection.

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What they’re saying

“Scottie Pippen helped raise six championship banners in Chicago -- and judging by the response to this collection, collectors were more than ready to raise their paddles.”

— Brahm Wachter, Head of Modern Collectibles, Sotheby's

“Seeing collectors and fans engage so passionately with both the exhibition and tonight's sale underscores the deep respect for Pippen's legacy, while also reflecting the remarkable momentum we're seeing across the market for 1990s basketball memorabilia.”

— Brahm Wachter, Head of Modern Collectibles, Sotheby's

The takeaway

Scottie Pippen's memorabilia auction demonstrates the enduring popularity and cultural significance of the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s, with collectors and fans willing to pay record-breaking prices for items that capture the legacy of one of the NBA's all-time great teams and players.