The decision comes after McDermott told his players, "I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can't have anybody leave the plantation," following a loss.
The sale shatters the previous record by nearly $500,000, which was set by a Patrick Mahomes card that sold for $861,000 last month.
LeBron James selected Giannis Antetokounmpo as his first pick for the NBA All-Star Game Draft, but the two players chosen last were perhaps more notable.
Headlined by Trevor Bauer, DJ LeMahieu and J.T. Realmuto, take a deep dive into the best players available this winter.
Garnett said Thursday he will not be involved in the team's ownership bid moving forward.
As the NFL goes through its second straight summer affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, first-time general managers still have to settle into their new roles.
Gillespie, who leads Villanova in assists and is the team's second-leading scorer, suffered the injury to his left knee in Wednesday's win over Creighton.
The delayed 2020 final will take place April 3, while the club will face Barcelona in the 2021 final on April 17.
