Michael Jordan rookie shoes sell for more than $71K at auction

A pair of Nike Air Ships that Michael Jordan wore during his rookie season have sold for $71,553, according to an auction house. It’s the second biggest haul for a pair of Jordan or NBA shoes, coming in second to the Bulls legend’s “flu game” sneakers that fetched more than $104,000. The buyer for Jordan’s rookie shoes wished to remain anonymous, said SCP Auctions spokesman Terry Melia. The shoes were part of more than 1,300 sports memorabilia that brought in $4.1 million.