How Much is a Signed Michael Jordan Basketball Worth?

Although we’ve previously listed Michael Jordan as one of the best bald NBA players of all-time, he is, without a doubt, the greatest basketball player of all-time.  And although it has been nearly 19-years since Jordan laced up for an NBA game, his reputation, prominence, and abilities continue to influence the game of basketball.

And whether or not you had the opportunity to watch Jordan play in his prime, his influence on the sport is second to none, with fans continuing to mimic his legendary moves, pump-fakes, and drives to the basket. 

And with Jordan’s greatness still very much alive to this day, fans who were able to secure a signed and autographed jersey or basketball may be wondering, just how much is a signed Michael Jordan basketball worth?

Below, we are going to review just how much you can sell, or purchase, a signed and autographed Michael Jordan basketball for and whether or not you should do so.

Why is Michael Jordan Considered the Greatest Basketball Player of All-Time?

The conversation, or rather perhaps the debate, surrounding the greatest basketball player of all-time is one of the most fiercely debated and contested conversations surrounding the sport of basketball.  However, even the most adamant fans will admit that Jordan’s greatness surpasses even the most well-known and established players in the history of the game.

Michael Jordan didn’t just play basketball, he lived for it.  His competitiveness, although mimicked by the likes of Kobe Bryant, could never truly be matched.  What really separated Michael Jordan from so many other players was his obsessive need to win.  Jordan was known for his intense competitiveness and his ability to shoulder the team on his back when needed.

Although Jordan had to compete with some of the all-time greatest teams in the NBA, including the Larry Bird-led Boston Celtics and the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons, his obsessive need to win allowed him to find weaknesses and opportunities to do so.

Named to the All-NBA first team 10-times, the All-Defensive first-team 9-times, the NBA’s most valuable player five times, and with 10 scoring titles and a career average of 30.1 points per game, the most in NBA history, Michael Jordan is the very definition of basketball greatness.

How to Get a Basketball Signed by Michael Jordan?

Unfortunately, as Michael Jordan officially retired from the game of basketball, and the NBA, on April 16, 2003, it has become even more difficult to secure an autograph from him.  Although we previously discussed the best ways to get an NBA players autograph, most of those methods involve meeting the players either before or after an NBA game and requesting one.

Although Michael Jordan is often seen on the courtside at Charlotte Hornets games, a franchise team to which he is a majority owner, it can be particularly difficult to secure sufficient access to him to request an autograph from.  In addition, Jordan has a slew of other business ventures and opportunities which require his time, most notably his signature Jordan collaboration with Nike.

Due to these previous engagements and business opportunities, many fans find it difficult to secure access to Jordan and request an autograph or signature.  As such, those fans will need to purchase Jordan signed memorabilia from third-party sources ad resellers.

How to Determine the Worth of a Signed Michael Jordan Basketball?

While it is difficult to properly estimate the price and worth of a basketball signed by Michael Jordan, we can reference available information online.  In particular, eBay is perhaps the single best source for acquiring that information, as we can see a list of recently sold basketballs which were signed by Michael Jordan.

As of this writing, checking exclusively on eBay, we can see a wide range of sold basketballs which were signed by Michael Jordan.  On average, basketballs signed by Michael Jordan are currently listed and selling within a range of $1,200 to $7,500.

The reason why there is such a wide range of variance between the prices? 

Some of the listed basketballs which were signed by Michael Jordan are fully authenticated.  This means that a third-party authenticator was present at the signing, confirming its authenticity and that the signature was done by Joran himself.

Best Basketballs Signed by Michael Jordan Available Right Now

If you are looking to purchase a basketball signed by Michael Jordan, then we highly recommend purchasing only authentic and verified signed basketballs.  Doing so well help to protect your purchase and ensure that the signature came from Jordan himself.

Below are some of the better basketballs which have been signed by Michael Jordan and that are currently available for purchase from eBay.

• Michael Jordan Authenticated Official Game Ball – this is an official game ball from Michael Jordan’s youth camp and was signed on August 5, 2004, in Santa Barbara, California.  The basketball was signed with a black marker and was witnessed by an Upper Deck representative.

• Michael Jordan Autographed Basketball with COA & Case – we really like this signed Michael Jordan basketball and the included case in which the basketball is housed. In near perfect condition, the basketball is signed by Jordan himself and comes with a certificate of authenticity, which can be verified with the serial number – 1015097 at Autograph Authentication.

• Michael Jordan Signed and Autographed Wilson Basketball Upper Deck COA – this signed basketball by Michael Jordan also has an inscription of the words, ‘Best Wishes’ from Jordan himself. The basketball is signed with a black Sharpie and comes with an Upper Deck certification sticker on the panel below the signature. The ball was originally signed for an employee of Michael Jordan’s Senior Flight School and Jordan’s Basketball Camp in Chicago.