The sporting world has a strong connection with the fashion world, one which goes beyond the closets of the world's most elite athletes.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Freedom wore only jersey Nos. 11 and 13 and put up 6.4 points and as many ...

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Irving wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 27.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.

An autographed Chicago Bulls jersey that Michael Jordan wore in a preseason game during his rookie year sold for $4.215 ...

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Thompson wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 7.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 ...

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Vaughn wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists ...

Michael Jordan's first-of-its-kind 1984 Chicago Bulls jersey, believed to be his first worn in the NBA, sells for $4.2 ...

During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Crotty wore only jersey No. 22 and put up 6.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

A basketball jersey worn by Michael Jordan during a preseason game in his rookie season sold for over $4 million at a recent ...

An autographed Chicago Bulls jersey that Michael Jordan wore in a preseason game during his rookie year sold for $4.215 ...