The New Orleans Hornets raised $22,000 for charity through the auctioning of autographed, red jerseys that the team wore on Valentine's Day.

Proceeds will go to the American Heart Association and Hornets Charities.

Chris Paul's autographed jersey drew the largest bid at $5,550, and David West's drew $3,800. Both were easily higher than bids drawn for autographed All-Star jerseys auctioned off by the NBA. Jerseys from two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash ($2,425) and Gilbert Arenas ($2,275) got the highest bids in those auctions.

"We're thrilled with the response that Hornets fans from across the country had to this auction," Hornets director of corporate communications Michael Thompson said. "The red Valentine's Day jerseys are truly a part of history, and the fact that they outperformed autographed All-Star jerseys from the league's biggest stars speaks volumes about our fans and the unique nature of this memorabilia."

All of the 15 jerseys sold for at least $450, with Desmond Mason ($2,150), Tyson Chandler ($1,625) and Bobby Jackson ($1,500) drawing the most behind leading scorers Paul and West. A jersey signed by injured starter Peja Stojakovic, who did not play, drew $1,075.