Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan’s “Be Like Mike” Commercial Debuted 25 Years Ago Today
August 8, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 5 / 5
When Gatorade‘s “Be Like Mike” commercial debuted on August 8, 1991, it looked like an effortless mix of down-home relatability and superhero style. But the clip didn...Read More
In betweeen stints with the Birmingham Barons in 1994-95, Michael Jordan suited up for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the ’94 Arizona Fall League. MJ brought his Air Jordan 9 cleats...Read More
Vintage Gear: MJ Posterizes Patrick Ewing In Air Jordan 6 “Black/Infrared”
August 5, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 0 / 5
It’s Patrick Ewing’s 54th birthday today. So, what better way to salute the New York Knicks legend than by remembering his embarrassment at the hands of Michael Jordan 25 y...Read More
Michael Jordan only had one NBA season under his belt in 1985, but he was already a bonafide star. His accolades were stacking up – Rookie of the Year, league leader in total poi...Read More
Air Jordan 7 “Tinker Alternate” Brings Back An Unreleased Original Colorway
August 3, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 3.33 / 5
Tinker Hatfield presented Michael Jordan with two choices for the “Olympic” Air Jordan 7 – a white-based colorway and a navy blue look. MJ chose the white version. &...Read More
If you were a fan of Gatorade and Michael Jordan – or just worked out on the regular – in the early 1990s, you might’ve towed the officially branded green Gatorade sq...Read More
Michael Jordan’s off-court sneaker repertoire definitely wasn’t Jordans-only in the late ’80s and early ’90s. His Airness took advantage of his Nike family conn...Read More
Thanks to an historic 72-10 regular season record, a full return to MVP award-winning status and an NBA title, Michael Jordan’s 1995-96 is considered one of the finest runs ever ...Read More
Remember when Michael Jordan wore the Nike Air Flight One? After his shocking early debut of Air Jordan 11 “Concord” for Games 1 and 2 of the 1995 East Semifinals, MJ repor...Read More
Vintage Gear: Michael Jordan 1991 NBA All-Star Game Promo Shirt
July 27, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 0.5 / 5
Though the 2016 NBA All-Star Game has been bumped from Charlotte for the time being, fans can reminisce over their 1991 hosting – one of the best in history. This Salem tee serve...Read More
Michael Jordan Laces Up Unreleased Air Jordans At Flight School
July 26, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 5 / 5
With Michael Jordan back teaching at his annual Flight School camp, the sneaker watch is underway. So far MJ getting things in that department going the right way with an unreleased Ai...Read More
#MJMondays: MJ Battles The Pistons In Air Jordan 5 “Black/Metallic”
July 25, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 2 / 5
Every NBA dynasty had to overcome a nemesis, a team that stood between them and the NBA crown. For the Chicago Bulls that team was the Detroit Pistons. From 1988 through 1990, the R...Read More
Michael Jordan Issues A Statement On Recent Violence And Unrest
July 25, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 4.81 / 5
Michael Jordan utilized his unrivaled platform today to issue a statement on recent unrest across the United States involving law enforcement. The NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owne...Read More
Flashback Friday: MJ Throws White Laces In His Black/Silver Air Jordan 5
July 22, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 5 / 5
Even Michael Jordan was into customizing his kicks. MJ switched up the look of his “Black/Metallic Silver” Air Jordan 5s for the Chicago Bulls’ first round match with...Read More
Michael Jordan Says The NBA’s Air Jordan 1 Ban Didn’t Faze Him
July 20, 2016 BY Yale Schalk / 0 4.67 / 5
Peter Moore deliberately filled in Air Jordan 1 with the bold colors of the Chicago Bulls. The veteran Nike designer, tasked with crafting Michael Jordan’s first shoe in 1984, wa...Read More