Global Icon
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| Active until | 2016 |
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| Origin | Seoul |
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| Genres | K-pop |
| Past members | Nayeon |
| EunJi | |
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| ID | 1971995 |
About Global Icon
Global Icon was a South Korean girl group formed by Simtong Entertainment in 2013. They released their debut single "Beatles" on April 3, 2013.
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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey fetches record $10. 1m
A jersey worn by basketball icon Michael Jordan during the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals has been sold for a record $10. 1m (£8. 8m).
This is The Most a piece of sporting memorabilia has fetched in history.
Auction House Sotheby's says the item drew " palpable excitement" from sports fans and collectors.
It was reminiscent of a sporting Season - chronicled in Netflix documentary The Last Dance - which saw Jordan winning his sixth and final NBA title.
On Thursday, Sotheby's said Jordan's Chicago Bulls jersey attracted a total of 20 bids.
Sotheby's head of streetwear and modern collectables, Brahm Wachter, said bidders were " eager to own a rarefied piece of history".
" Today's record-breaking result. . solidifies Michael Jordan as the undisputed G. O. A. T, proving his name and incomparable legacy is just as relevant as it was nearly 25 years ago, " Wachter said. G. O. A. T is an acronym for " greatest of all time".
The Jersey outstripped a previous record of $9. 28m, paid for a shirt worn by football star Diego Maradona at the 1986 World Cup .
It was auctioned with a June 1998 Sports Illustrated magazine, which features Jordan on The Cover .
Jordan is seen by many as The Best player in the history of basketball. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls , became a Global Icon and helped raise the NBA's profile around The World .
Although the Chicago Bulls lost the opening game of the NBA Finals against Utah Jazz , it won The Next three games. Then Utah Jazz took The Next game by two points.
In The Sixth game, Jordan put the Bulls up 87-86 with Just 5 . 2 Seconds left on The Clock , and secured his final NBA title.
The Comeback was cheered by basketball fans around The World .
Jordan had abruptly retired from basketball in October 1993, following the murder of his father in North Carolina . The Star had won seven scoring titles and led the Chicago Bulls to three straight championships.
" I have always stressed. . That when I lose The Sense of motivation and The Sense to prove something as a Basketball Player , it's time to leave, " Jordan said.
Jordan, who is now aged 59, hung up his boots for The Final Time In 2003.
Source of news: bbc.com
