LeBron James’ Grip Powder Auctions For $2,150
A bottle of grip powder used by LeBron James during a game sold for $2,150 at auction. The item became the highest-selling non-jersey collectible in the auction's history. The Cavaliers are considering more auctions after the playoffs due to strong interest in sports memorabilia.
- ▪LeBron James' grip powder was auctioned for $2,150 after being used in a game against the Cavaliers.
- ▪The auction marked the highest sale for a non-jersey item in the auction's history.
- ▪The Cavaliers are exploring additional auctions for sports memorabilia following the playoffs.
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BusinessSportsMoneyLeBron James’ Grip Powder Auctions For $2,150ByMark Medina,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NBA reporterFollow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 08:00am EDTA bottle of grip powder that LeBron James used in the Lakers-Cavaliers game on Jan. 28 sold at auction for $2,150 via The Realest,The RealestTechnically, the recent sequence involved a high-profile opponent simply performing his pre-game ritual. Historically, LeBron James’ chalk toss also galvanized the Cleveland Cavaliers during two stints there as their hometown superstar. So shortly after James used a bottle of grip powder during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Cleveland on Jan. 28, the Cavaliers sold the item at auction for $2,150.
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