Wilt Chamberlain jersey sold for $4.9 million / News - Basketnews.com

The historically invaluable jersey from the 1972 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks was sold for almost $5 million in an auction.

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The "Championship-clinching" jersey worn by Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA Finals was auctioned off for $4.9 million at Sotheby's, a luxury items broker.

Wilt Chamberlain

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The late famous big man, who was an imperative part of the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers roster that claimed the NBA title, was named the Finals MVP in this very jersey.

In a decisive Game 5 against the New York Knicks, Chamberlain collected an impressive stat line of 24 points, 29 rebounds, 8 assists, and 8 blocks despite a sustained injury on his right hand.

One of the most dominant centers of his time, Chamberlain retired from playing in 1973. Throughout his NBA career, which began in 1958, he won many accolades: he was a two-time NBA champion, four-time MVP, one-time Finals MVP, and an All-Star selection 13 times, among many other achievements.

His stats reflected his dominance, as he averaged 30.1 points, 22.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.

Chamberlain passed away in 1999, aged 63.

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