Originally sold at Heritage for $28,800 in November 2023, the lot description for the pair mentioned an apparent match to an undated image against the Mavericks. The sneakers originated from a storage unit once owned by NBA guard Derek Harper, who played for the Mavericks during that season in 1996-97.

Jalen Williams' attempt at paying homage to Kobe Bryant's iconic photo at the free-throw line with a broken wrist was hilariously trolled by fans on social media.