Millions of dollars’ worth of Miami Heat memorabilia – including rare, game-worn NBA Finals jerseys – was stolen in what could be one of the largest sports collectibles heists ever, according to reports.
NBA analyst Amin Elhassan called the loss “one of the largest heists of this kind” on the Dan LeBatard Show Monday, revealing the stolen, authenticated gear was sold on both the regular and black markets.
“Authenticated memorabilia stolen from the Miami Heat, and sold for many, many, many, many, many millions of dollars,” he said.
The items included “game-worn [NBA] Finals stuff,” with Elhassan hinting the jerseys might belong to franchise legends like Dwyane Wade and LeBron James.
Suspicion grew when an unidentified seller was found with an unusually large collection of full game-worn NBA Finals kits.
“You might get a game-worn jersey – but to get like a game-worn full set, NBA Finals, for multiple players?” Elhassan noted.
The scheme allegedly involved multiple people, including a Miami law enforcement officer and someone with “ties to the NBA,” according to Elhassan.
The Miami Heat reached the Finals in 2020 and 2023, and also contended in 2014, but it’s unclear if any legal action has followed.
The NBA, Miami Heat, and Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office did not respond to requests for comment.
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