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Former Miami Heat Insider Allegedly Pilfers Priceless Jerseys — Is LeBron’s Collection at Risk?

Former Miami Heat Insider Allegedly Pilfers Priceless Jerseys — Is LeBron’s Collection at Risk?

One example listed in the press release is the jersey that James wore in Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals, during which the Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 to win their second straight championship. Perez allegedly sold the jersey for around 0,000; it was sold in an online auction for .7 million in 2023.

Read more: LeBron James and Maverick Carter meet with Nikola Jokic’s agent, who is starting a new leagueRead more: Hernández: Lakers’ commitment to Luka Doncic raises questions about LeBron James’ roleSometimes, the shadow plays a bigger role than the spotlight. Take the curious case of Marcus Thomas Perez—a former Miami Heat security guard who’s now facing federal charges for alleged thefts that read like a heist thriller. Imagine swiping priceless relics, including a once-worn 2013 NBA Finals jersey by none other than LeBron James, and quietly flipping them for mere pennies compared to their true value. Perez, a man entrusted with guarding the very treasures of basketball history, stands accused of pilfering hundreds of these rare items and shipping them across state lines. As the story unfolds in a Southern Florida courtroom, questions swirl about trust, value, and what drives a man to turn the sacred into the sold. Intrigued?LEARN MORE

Sometimes, the shadow plays a bigger role than the spotlight. Take the curious case of Marcus Thomas Perez—a former Miami Heat security guard who’s now facing federal charges for alleged thefts that read like a heist thriller. Imagine swiping priceless relics, including a once-worn 2013 NBA Finals jersey by none other than LeBron James, and quietly flipping them for mere pennies compared to their true value. Perez, a man entrusted with guarding the very treasures of basketball history, stands accused of pilfering hundreds of these rare items and shipping them across state lines. As the story unfolds in a Southern Florida courtroom, questions swirl about trust, value, and what drives a man to turn the sacred into the sold. Intrigued?LEARN MORE

According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and the Miami field office of the FBI, Perez worked on game-day security detail for the Heat from 2016-2021, and later worked as an NBA security employee from 2022-2025.This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.AdvertisementA former Miami Heat security officer has been accused in federal court of stealing millions of dollars worth of team memorabilia — including a game-worn LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals — and selling them to online brokers.AdvertisementPerez, 62, faces up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of 0,000. His attorney, Robert Buschel, declined to comment when asked on Wednesday by The Times.

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