A quiet museum case usually separates basketball legend from basketball artifact, but Scottie Pippen is tearing that barrier down. For the first time, a wide swath of his personal archive is leaving his possession and moving into the open market, signaling how rarefied NBA memorabilia has become. The Scottie Pippen Sotheby’s auction arrives at a moment when demand for provenance, not just product, has reshaped the collector’s landscape.
That shift is clear in the lineup of centerpieces. His 1994 All-Star Game MVP award sits alongside his Naismith Hall of Fame trophy and all six of his personal Bulls championship trophies, an unusually complete set for a single player. Scattered through the catalog are signed jerseys, balls, and Olympic keepsakes that trace Pippen’s career from Dream Team icon to defensive anchor of Chicago’s dynasty.
Two of the three sneakers connect directly to the iconic 1992 U.S. Dream Team that rolled through the Barcelona Olympics. Scottie Pippen’s Nike Air Flight Lite and Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 7 from the Gold Medal game are both game-worn, signed, and available with estimates upon request. The third pair is Pippen’s game-worn, signed Nike Air Maestro II from the 1994 NBA All-Star Game, where he captured MVP honors after posting a dominant double-double to power the East to victory.
Handled by Sotheby’s, the sale reflects how basketball history is now curated with the same seriousness as fine art or classic cars. Bidding opens March 2, 2026, positioning this as one of the most closely watched hoops auctions in years.
Scottie Pippen Sotheby’s auction begins March 2, 2026, via Sothebys.com.
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