Six pairs of iconic Air Jordan sneakers, owned by two-time Olympic champion, National Basketball Association star Michael Jordan, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York, writes “Izvestia”.

The six-pack collection includes the Nike Air Jordan sneakers that Jordan wore to championship games for the “Chicago Bulls” in the 1990s.

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The sportsman's shoes were taken by his former “Chicago Bulls” teammate Tim Hallam. Until March 3, the lots are on public display in Dubai. The starting price of sneakers is still unknown, as well as the possible amount for which they will be sold, but experts say that it will be about millions of dollars.

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Michael Jordan is considered by a number of sports experts to be the best basketball player and highest paid athlete of all time. Jordan received most of his income from advertising contracts.