In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain scored 24 points on a broken hand to clinch the Lakers' first NBA title in Game 5; the jersey he wore later sold for $4.9 million at auction Nov 9, 2026 @ 10:30amBasketball > NBA > Los Angeles Lakers > New York KnicksAthlon SportsWilt Chamberlain's iconic Lakers jersey reaches a historic auction price. Read moreIn 1972, Wilt Chamberlain scored 24 points on a broken hand to clinch the Lakers' first NBA title in Game 5; the jersey he wore later sold for $4.9 million at auction