Gear worn by the two finalists in one of the best—and most controversial– NBA Slam Dunk contests of all-time are now on the market.
The battle in Chicago during 2020 All-Star Weekend saw Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic and Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat wage battle through two rounds, with matching scores forcing the pair into a dunk-off that ended with a title for Jones.
NBA Auctions is now offering the jerseys, shorts and warmup jackets worn by the two players during the February 15 contest.
The event saw a variety of creative slams from the contestants but it came down to an epic showdown between two of the league’s high flyers.
Jones executed a windmill slam on his second attempt in the OT that earned a 48 from the judges.
DJJ with the 48!#ATTSlamDunk #StateFarmSaturday @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/00imNrVny0
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020
Gordon responded by jumping over 7-foot-5 Celtics center Tacko Fall and slamming. The United Center crowd went wild but the judges awarded him a 47, giving Jones the victory.
🚨 AARON GORDON DUNKS OVER TACKO FALL! 🚨#StateFarmSaturday on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/cMmRjnnTzN
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020
It was the second time Gordon had finished as runner-up. He also lost to Zach Lavine in 2016 and said after losing to Jones that he was done with the dunk contest.
“It’s a wrap, bro,” he said. “I feel like I should have two trophies.”
So far, Gordon IS winning the auction battle. His jersey has a high bid of $2,520, while Jones is at $2,020. You can see the three Gordon items here and the three Jones lots here.
Bidding continues through Thursday, April 16.
Related Stories:
Notes: Durant Nets Debut Jersey Auction; Murray Gets Beckett Title; Sooz Joining Goldin; Brady Sales; TV Stories, More
Zion City Edition Game Jersey Brings $42,010 at Auction
Zion, Ja, Luka, Trae Rising Stars Challenge Jerseys Up for Grabs
LeBron’s 2020 All-Star Game Jersey Sets Record Price
Mexico Games Jerseys from Mavs, Pistons; All-Star Shorts on Block
NBA All-Star Game Jerseys Hit Auction Block to Help Kobe’s Charities
NBA Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
Notes: National Featured; Frank White Auction; Parker’s Last Roundup; Autograph Hustlers in DC
