February 27th 2025.
A handwritten love letter from the iconic Michael Jordan has recently surfaced and is now up for auction. The letter, addressed to his high school girlfriend Laquetta Robinson, is currently listed on the 2025 Lelands Winter Classic Auction and has already reached a whopping $12,000 bid.
In the letter, dated May 20, 1981, Jordan expresses his deep admiration for his former sweetheart, but also reminds her that basketball will always take priority in his life. "Laquetta, you are my whole world, second only to basketball. Please don't be upset by that statement. You mean everything to me, but basketball is my passion," the letter reads, as stated on Lelands.com.
This intimate note not only showcases Jordan's romantic side, but also his unwavering dedication to the game. He opens up to his girlfriend about his plans to pursue a career in basketball, promising her that he will make remarkable strides in the sport.
And true to his word, the following year, Jordan led the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to an NCAA championship. From there, he went on to achieve numerous accolades, such as winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 1985 and securing six NBA titles as a star player for the Chicago Bulls. He was also named MVP five times and earned two Olympic gold medals. It's no surprise that in 2009, Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a 14-time all-star.
But this isn't the first time that Jordan's personal items have fetched a hefty price at auction. In May 2020, a 20-page love letter he wrote to another former girlfriend, Amy Hunter, sold for $25,703 at Iconic Auctions. And just last year, a collection of six Air Jordan sneakers worn by the legend himself was snagged for a whopping $8 million. It's safe to say that anything associated with Jordan is highly coveted by fans and collectors alike.
In fact, in 2022, Jordan's jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals made history as the most expensive memorabilia ever sold at an auction, with a mind-blowing price tag of $10.1 million. It's clear that Jordan's legacy extends far beyond the basketball court and his impact on the game and popular culture will continue to be felt for years to come.
It's no wonder that even in retirement, Jordan remains a highly influential figure in the world of sports and beyond. In fact, in 2018, he made headlines for investing in a venture capital fund, Courtside Ventures. It seems that whatever Jordan puts his efforts into, he always comes out on top.
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