Sneakers autographed by Michael Jordan pop up every now and then, but it’s definitely a rare sight to see a pair personalized by almost the entire Chicago Bulls squad. This Air Jordan XII has just that, with 13 of the 15 team members from the 1996-97 championship team writing their signature across the upper. What’s more the front end even contains the sig of then-coach Phil Jackson. Get a look at this incredible autographed Air Jordan XII and then check out the price from jcjcm on eBay.

Michael Jordan’s likeness continues to be utilized for promotional sakes by the Gatorade team. The latest spot to feature MJ is this one, which uses footage of Michael Jordan’s classic Dunk Contest performance from 1988. Get a look at the Gatorade ‘Lightning Bolt’ ad right after the jump and tell us if you like this commercial in which the GOAT himself makes a cameo.

What would you wear if you had the opportunity to meet the GOAT himself? A young Ihciro Suzuki was faced with that question back in 1995, as the then-budding baseball star had the opportunity to meet with Michael Jordan out in Chicago. During the quick chat Michael actually made note of Ichiro’s footwear-an original pair of the Air Jordan VI ‘Carmine’. Stay with us after the jump for a video from the meeting and be on the look out for his OGs on feet (Also make sure you check out Mike’s Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’).

There are plenty of photos out there of Michael Jordan wearing non-Air Jordan sneakers. Heck if you dig deep enough, there are even a handful of him wearing models that don’t fall into the greater Nike category. The folks at Complex have dug up a good number of them with their latest list. Check out a sample of the photos after the jump and then head over to Complex to get the full group of Michael Jordan in non-Air Jordan photos.

Michael Jordan made some sly comments about coming back in the recent (must-read) “Michael Jordan Has Not Left the Building” piece, remarks made in reference to him returning to the game of basketball. An independent baseball club in the Chicago area, the Joliet Slammers, apparently wants him back on the diamond though, as the team announced an offer for MJ to join their ranks and “write the final chapter” in his career. The offer even included “a Loaded Luxury Suite for 23 people that includes all-you-can-eat and drink hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, mustard potato salad, baked beans, cookies and Pepsi products for 90 minutes every game”. Let us know what you think of this outlandish proposal in the comments and stay tuned in the (very unlikely) event of Michael Jordan coming back to the baseball world.

This particular colorway of the Air Jordan V did not come accompanied by the #23 embroidery in its original form save for the Michael Jordan issued pairs. This particular one actually puts a little asterisk on that, as it is apparently part of a 100 pair run of size 13s that the public were able to get their hands on. Take a look at the autographed Air Jordan V original with the crazy 40/100 designation on both the box and the tongue tag and then bid on the rare pair from phatbat on eBay..

Still having trouble believing that 23 is 50? We’ve got another quick tribute to Michael Jordan lined up in the wake of his recent birthday. Gathered here are fifty iconic shots of MJ past and present, from his childhood all the way up to his post-player Bobcats ownership role. Flip through the photos right after the jump and tell us your favorite Michael Jordan moment captured here.

As you oughta know by now, yesterday marked the 50th birthday of Michael Jordan. The greatest to ever do it actually had his ceremony one day early, as Jordan Brand prepared quite the birthday bash for MJ on Saturday, February 16th down in Houston to line up with the launch of the Air Jordan XX8 at All-Star weekend. Stay with us after the jump for a recap of the event which featured Jordan Brand friends like Nas, Ludacris, Bun B, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Tinker Hatfield, Russell Westbrook, and more.

The best to ever do it is 50 years old today. Here’s to you Michael.

As hard as it is to believe, Michael Jordan is turning 50 years old tomorrow. Right before the birthday bash, ESPN OTL comes with this incredible piece detailing the feelings of rage, triumph, pain, and peace that that the modern Michael Jordan lives with in his still-surreal life. Flip through the gallery for some visual from the piece and then head to ESPN to read the full story.