Teen who found an NBA legend’s jacket while thrifting is hoping for early retirement

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSome critics of thrift store resellers say they are taking cheap clothes away from people who need them (Getty)Nineteen-year-old Quinn Brown discovered a legendary basketball jacket belonging to Wilt Chamberlain at an Oregon Goodwill outlet in January, purchasing it for just $3.07. The jacket, worn by Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals, was authenticated by Sotheby's using SIA Photo Match after Brown posted it on Instagram. Chamberlain's NBA Finals jersey, which he wore under the jacket scouted by Brown, sold for $4.9 million at auction. The jacket is at auction until July 20. It is currently sitting at $12,000 and could reach as high as $250,000.Brown, who runs a social media resale business, plans to save the money from the jacket, which he believes could lead to early retirement. The incident highlights the booming second-hand clothing market, projected to reach $79 billion by 2030, though it also sparks debate about resellers potentially depriving those in need. In fullA teen bought a Lakers jacket for $3 at a Goodwill. Then he learned it was worth a whole lot moreMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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