LeBron’s ‘cramp game” jersey auctioned for $50,020
By Sam Richmond
A jersey worn by LeBron James during Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals sold for $50,020 in an NBA-run auction on Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. James’ performance in the game will likely be never forgotten, as he suffered cramps and had to be removed for the final few minutes of regulation.
Ironically, the jersey sold was only worn by LeBron during the game’s first half, not when he cramped up in the fourth quarter.
"A league spokesperson confirmed that James, as well as the other players in the game, wore a second set of jerseys for the second half of the game due to the hot conditions."
James’ jersey wasn’t the only piece of memorabilia from the game auctioned off. Eight other players saw their jersey’s sold to the same buyer, though LeBron’s was the highest-priced item.
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"The buyer, whose identity was not disclosed, also placed the winning bids for the the Game 1 jerseys of Tim Duncan($20,770), Kawhi Leonard ($14,020), Tony Parker ($11,020), Dwyane Wade ($10,770), Ray Allen ($5,770), Chris Bosh ($5,770), Shane Battier ($2,820) and Chris Andersen ($1,851)"
James’ Miami Heat were defeated in five games by the San Antonio Spurs in the finals. LeBron averaged 28.2 points (57.1 percent shooting from the floor), 7.8 rebounds and four assists per game in the series.