The grassland for which Curry's NBA Finals 2022 jersey has been sold

A key piece in the recent history of the NBA has reached a historic price in the collectibles market. The jersey that Stephen Curry wore in the sixth game of the 2022 NBA Finals, the game that sealed the fourth championship for the Golden State Warriors and the only Finals MVP of the base's career, was recently sold for $2.45 million in a private transaction.

The sale represents the highest price ever paid for a Stephen Curry jersey, solidifying the player's status as one of the most valuable figures in sports both on and off the court.

A new record for Curry memorabilia

Until now, the record belonged to another historic jersey of the Warriors' base: the one he wore in the second game of his NBA career, when he scored his first triple. That item was auctioned last summer at Sotheby’s for $1.758 million.

The new sale significantly exceeds that figure and reinforces the growing demand for items associated with the most significant moments of Curry's career, especially those linked to championships and individual awards.

A unique and fully authenticated jersey

The sale was confirmed to ESPN by Barry Meisel, president and COO of MeiGray Group, the company responsible for the photomatching and authentication of the jersey. Meisel explained that this is the only jersey Curry wore during the sixth game of those Finals, a key detail in its valuation.

MeiGray had already sold this same jersey three and a half years ago for $1.7 million, before its value skyrocketed to the current figure. The company holds official agreements with the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers, and six franchises of the NHL, and is one of the most recognized entities in the verification of historic sports items.

The rise of high-level private sales

According to Meisel, these types of transactions have become increasingly common in the premium segment of the market. "We've seen a significant increase in the last 12 to 18 months in private sales of this magnitude," said Meisel. "Premium items are selling at much higher prices than several years ago, and both buyers and sellers prefer to transact privately."

The buyer of the jersey, represented by Curio Advisors, has chosen to remain anonymous, a common practice in operations of this caliber.

Preserving historical moments in real-time

Meisel also explained the philosophy guiding his company in managing these unique pieces. "We collect, in real-time, milestones and historical moments," he stated.

As an example, he recalled one of the most recent and symbolic authentications in the world of sports. "Last year, we authenticated Alex Ovechkin's jersey from his 895th goal, breaking Gretzky's record. I literally took it off his back during the post-game ceremony, authenticated it, and handed it to Alex."

According to Meisel, Ovechkin plans to build a museum in Russia upon retirement, where he intends to exhibit key pieces from his career, including that historic jersey.

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