Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" season concluded in true MJ fashion, finding himself in the 1998 NBA Finals facing a hungry Utah Jazz team led by John Stockton and Karl Malone. The Bulls found themselves trailing the series after Game 1 against a loud and energetic Utah crowd. On June 5th, 1998, Michael knew a masterpiece performance was needed in order to head back to Chicago with a 1-1 tie rather than the dreaded 0-2 deficit, especially in the Finals. This wouldn't be the first time Jordan rose to the occasion, and he delivered, recording a game-high 37 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, as well as a block and a steal. The Bulls won game two in a physical battle, 93-88. 

Presented in this lot are the game-worn 'Air Jordan XIII' shoes that Jordan donned during the first half of Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals. The black uppers feature a variety of materials overlayed, including black tumbled leather with black suede. The Air Jordan Jumpman logo is located near the heel and on the tongue of each shoe, and the player's name "JORDAN" is displayed at the base of the laces in white. The shoes' midsoles are a combination of black suede and rubber, and the outsoles are red, black, and white rubber with the Jumpman logo displayed near the center. The sneakers match in terms of style, colors, and design. A size 13.5 manufacturer tag is located on the inside of each shoe with a manufacturing date range showing May-July 1998, which aligns perfectly for Game 2. Overall, the shoes show definitive signs of game use and remain in excellent condition.

This pair of Michael Jordan shoes has been sourced from Jeff Schultz, the Senior Manager of Community Relations at the Chicago Bulls from 2002-2014. Schultz's letter of provenance explains that these shoes were "without a doubt" worn by Michael Jordan. 

The pair of shoes is accompanied by a full Letters of Authenticity from Sports Investors Authentication, Jeff Schultz, and the Chicago Bulls.