LeBron James' Stolen 2013 Finals Jersey Leads to Federal Charges Against Ex-Heat Employee

A former Miami Heat security officer, Marcus Thomas Perez, is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing and selling valuable team memorabilia, including a LeBron James jersey worn during Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals. Perez reportedly sold the championship jersey for approximately $100,000, though it was later auctioned for $3.7 million. Authorities seized nearly 300 additional stolen items from Perez's home, who is accused of taking over 400 game-worn jerseys and other memorabilia from a secured Heat equipment room during his employment from 2016-2021 and later as an NBA security employee until 2025.