JOURNAL ARTICLE

Former Miami Heat Worker Stole LeBron Jersey Worth Millions, US Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dolmetsch, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the case of Marcos Thomas Perez, a former security guard for the Miami Heat, who has been charged with stealing over 400 pieces of memorabilia, including a jersey worn by LeBron James during the NBA championship series. Federal prosecutors allege that Perez sold more than 100 items for approximately $2 million, often at prices significantly below their market value. The stolen LeBron James jersey was sold for $100,000 and later auctioned for nearly $4 million. Perez, who is 62 years old and a retired Miami Police Department veteran, faces charges of transportation of stolen goods and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187143558
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