In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 23

The FINAL day:

Jordan's final NBA game was on April 16, 2003 in Philadelphia. After scoring only 13 points in the game, Jordan went to the bench with 4 minutes and 13 seconds remaining in the third quarter and with his team trailing the Philadelphia 76ers, 75–56. Just after the start of the fourth quarter, the First Union Center crowd began chanting "We want Mike!". After much encouragement from coach Doug Collins, Jordan finally rose from the bench and re-entered the game for Larry Hughes with 2:35 remaining. At 1:45, Jordan was intentionally fouled by the 76ers' Eric Snow, and stepped to the line to make both free throws. After the second foul shot, the 76ers in-bounded the ball to rookie John Salmons, who in turn was intentionally fouled by Bobby Simmons one second later, stopping time so that Jordan could return to the bench. Jordan received a three-minute standing ovation from his teammates, his opponents, the officials and a crowd of 21,257 fans.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 22

The last days part 6:

Although Jordan has done much to increase the status of the game, some of his impact on the game's popularity in America appears to be fleeting. Television ratings in particular increased only during his time in the league and have subsequently lowered each time he left the game. In August 2009, the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, opened a Michael Jordan exhibit containing items from his college and NBA careers, as well as from the 1992 "Dream Team". The exhibit also has a batting glove to signify Jordan's short career in baseball. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in September 2009, with former Bulls teammates Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Charles Oakley, Ron Harper, Steve Kerr, and Toni Kukoc in attendance.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 21

The last days part 5:

Many of Jordan's contemporaries label Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time. An ESPN survey of journalists, athletes and other sports figures ranked Jordan the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century, above icons such as Babe Ruth andMuhammad Ali. Jordan placed second to Babe Ruth in the Associated Press's list of 20th century athletes. In addition, the Associated Press voted him as the basketball player of the 20th century. Jordan has also appeared on the front cover of Sports Illustrated a record 49 times. In the September 1996 issue of Sport, which was the publication's 50th anniversary issue, Jordan was named the greatest athlete of the past 50 years.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 20

The last days part 5:

Jordan was a shooting guard who was also capable of playing small forward (the position he would primarily play during his second return to professional basketball with the Washington Wizards). Jordan was known throughout his career for being a strong clutch performer. He decided numerous games with last-second plays (e.g., The Shot) and performed at a high level even under adverse circumstances (e.g., Flu Game). His competitiveness was visible in his prolific trash-talk and well-known work ethic. Jordan had a versatile offensive game. Jordan mastered virtually every offensive move - such as jab steps, pivots, ball fakes, up and unders - that a player at his position could use to his advantage, either to create space between himself and the defense for a jump shot, or to gain an advantageous position against the defense ("beat" the defense) on a drive to the basket. He was capable of aggressively driving to the basket, adjusting his shot (such as by double-clutching the ball) and executing any number of shooting motions in the air of a high degree of difficulty (such as a reverse layup) with a high level of success, as well as drawing fouls from his opponents at a high rate; his 8,772 free throw attempts are the ninth highest total of all time. As his career progressed, Jordan also developed the ability to post up his opponents and score with his trademark fadeaway jump shot, using his leaping ability to "fade away" from block attempts. According to Hubie Brown, this move alone made him nearly unstoppable.

Retro 4 "Mist Blue" Review..

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 19

The last days part 4:

Jordan's basketball talent was clear from his rookie season. In his first game in Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, Jordan received a prolonged standing ovation, a rarity for an opposing player. After Jordan scored a playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics in 1986, Celtics star Larry Bird described him as "God disguised as Michael Jordan."

Jordan XVII...This shoe comes equipped with Keefer, which held the shoes and a compact disc containing the Air Jordan XVII song. The retail price of the shoe was $200. The defining functional design element of the Air Jordan XVII model which was later replicated on the Air Jordan XXIII model was the reinforced midsole which provided a very sturdy and stable chassis for the shoe. They were made in four mid top colors and three lowtop colors.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 18

The last days part 3:

Playing in his 14th and final NBA All-Star Game in 2003, Jordan passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer in All-Star game history. That year, Jordan was the only Washington player to play in all 82 games, starting in 67 of them. He averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He also shot 45% from the field, and 82% from the free throw line. Even though he turned 40 during the season, he scored 20 or more points 42 times, 30 or more points nine times, and 40 or more points three times. On February 21, 2003, Jordan became the first 40-year-old to tally 43 points in an NBA game. During his stint with the Wizards, all of Jordan's home games at the MCI Center were sold out, and the Wizards were the second most-watched team in the NBA, averaging 20,172 fans a game at home and 19,311 on the road. However, neither of Jordan's final two seasons resulted in a playoff appearance for the Wizards, and Jordan was often unsatisfied with the play of those around him.

THE LEBRONS” – EPISODE 3: “GLORIA”

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 17

The last days part 2:

With the recognition that 2002–03 would be Jordan's final season, tributes were paid to him throughout the NBA. In his final game at his old home court, the United Center in Chicago, Jordan received a four-minute standing ovation. The Miami Heat retired the number 23 jersey on April 11, 2003, even though Jordan had never played for the team. At the 2003 All-Star Game, Jordan was offered a starting spot from Tracy McGrady and Allen Iverson, but refused both; in the end, however, he accepted the spot of Vince Carter, who decided to give it up under great public pressure.

The Air Jordan XVIII was released in 2003 and was the shoe for Jordan’s last season,in which Jordan played for the Washington Wizards. The Air Jordan XIX used innovative materials. The upper section of shoe was developed in collaboration with the global materials consultancy Material ConneXion, who sourced Nike a monofilament sleeving normally used in architectural applications for protecting PVC pipes from bursting. In theory, this allowed for a lace-less shoe because the sleeving does not stretch, however the Air Jordan XIX model did include a set of laces behind the sleeve to better secure the shoe. They are the lightest Air Jordans ever made.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 16

The last days part 1:

On September 25, 2001 Jordan announced his return to professional play with the Wizards, indicating his intention to donate his salary as a player to a relief effort for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. In an injury-plagued 2001–02 season, he led the team in scoring (22.9 ppg), assists (5.2 apg), and steals (1.42 spg). However, torn cartilage in his right knee ended Jordan's season after only 60 games, the fewest he had played in a regular season since playing 17 games after returning from his first retirement during the 1994–95 season.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 15

Retro 3:

The Air Jordan III was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the first Air Jordan to feature a visible air unit on the heel, the new Jumpman logo, an elephant print trim, and tumble leather for a luxury look. The Air Jordan III were also famous for the humorous ads depicting Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon—the character he played in his film 'She's Gotta Have It'. This campaign was known as "Mars and Mike" ad campaign, which still holds the title today as one of Nike's most successful advertisement campaigns. These were the first Jordans to feature the "NIKE AIR" logo on the back, but later replaced by the Jumpman logo, with the words "AIR" underneath it, similar to the Air Jordan VI. These were said to be Michael Jordan's favorite shoes, he wore them during the 1988 Dunk Championship (which he won) and many other historical events in his basketball career. The Air Jordan 3 also is one of the most famous shoes in the Air Jordan lineup. On many polls, the Air Jordan 3 finishes as the greatest sneaker of all time. In 2009 Jordan Brand re-retroed the highly sought after Air Jordan 3 in the True Blue colorway. It was an international-only release, meaning the USA did not sell them in stores. The Air Jordan 3 True Blue along with the Cement color ways will re-retro in the US in 2011.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 14

In respect of the Bordeaux that dropped today:

The Air Jordan VII was released in 1991. Tinker Hatfield created the Air Jordan VII which had many similarities with the Air Jordan VI model. The Air Jordan VII was unique because it used some of the Nike Huarache technology to create a shoe that really stuck to the consumer's foot. The visible air sole, the Nike Air logo, and the yellowing soles all were no longer featured on the Air Jordan VII. The Air Jordan VII model is also commonly known as the "Hares" because the commercials promoting the shoe featured cartoon character Bugs Bunny. This was the first Air-Jordan in the line that did not have any distinctive "Nike Air" on the outer portions of the shoe. The "Nike Air" can be found on the in-soles. Nike was unhappy about this, but the designer, Tinker Hatfield, had a greater vision believing that the "jumpman" could stand on its own. A precursor to "Jordan Brand" about 6–7 years down the road. Today the "Bordeaux" dropped retailing at $150..go cop them thangs!!

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 13

M.J:

• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009
• 2 Olympic Gold Medals – 1984, 1992
• 6-time NBA Champion
• 6-time NBA Finals MVP
• 5-time NBA MVP
• 10 NBA Scoring Titles
• 3-time steals leader
• 3-time minutes leader
• 14 NBA All-Star Selections
• 3-time NBA All-Star Game MVP
• 11 All-NBA Selections
• 9 All-Defensive First Team Selections
• 2-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion – 1987, 1988
• NBA Rookie of the Year – 1984–85
• NBA Defensive Player of the Year – 1987–88
• NCAA National Championship - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 1981—82
• ACC Freshman of the Year – 1981–82
• 2-time Consensus NCAA All-American First Team – 1982–83, 1983–84
• ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year – 1983–84
• USBWA College Player of the Year – 1983–84
• Naismith College Player of the Year – 1983–84
• John R. Wooden Award – 1983–84
• Adolph Rupp Trophy – 1983–84
• Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year – 1991
• Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996
• Ranked #1 by SLAM Magazine's Top 50 Players of All-Time
• Ranked #1 by ESPN Sportscentury's Top 100 Athletes of the 20th century
• Elected to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 12

Do The Right Thing:

The Air Jordan IV shoe was first released in 1989, designed once again by Tinker Hatfield. It became the first Jordan shoe released on the global market, with some exceptions. The Air Jordan IV cushioning sole and design helped to make the shoe an international bestseller. Spike Lee, the director/actor who helped in the ad campaign for the Air Jordan III, created the Can/Can't TV commercial. Lee also featured the Air Jordan IV in his movie Do The Right Thing in a scene where the character "Buggin Out" (played by Giancarlo Esposito) angrily confronts a bicyclist who accidentally bumps into him and scuffs his Air Jordan IV shoes. After the confrontation, Buggin Out promptly places his shoe on a fire hydrant and cleans it with a tooth brush. The Air Jordan 4 were on Jordan's feet when he made "The Shot" in Game 5 of the 1989 NBA First Round between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Air Jordan Retro 4 in its widely sought out White/Cement color way is rumored to be a 2011 retro release.

MMG!!

Meek Mill wearing the "Space Jam" Air Jordan 11, Pill in the "Taxi" Air Jordan 12 Low, Wale sporting the "Wolf Grey" Air Jordan 5 and Rick Ross wearing the "White Cement" Air Jordan 3..


Shoutout to NiceKicks also..check this post out on their page: http://www.nicekicks.com/2011/04/footwear-faceoff-maybach-music-group/

Staying TRUE.

Air Jordan 3 Retro
White/True Blue
136064-104
June 4, 2011
$150

...If you have to question these, F_CK you doing??

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 11

VI:

The Air Jordan VI was released in late 1990 and designed by Tinker Hatfield. Jordan won his first NBA Championship wearing these sneakers. The heel tab of the shoe took inspiration from Michael Jordan's slant-nosed Porsche. To celebrate the defining moment of Jordan’s first championship Nike released a commemorative Black/Gold Air Jordan 6 packaged with a White/Black/Gold Jordan 11 sold as the “Defining Moments Package”. It was released on January 28, 2006 and sold for $295.00. In 2010, the Air Jordan VI's were retroed, coming out with a Infrared Pack and several new color ways, there were colorways similar to the Infrared known as the Varsity Red. The popular 'Olympic' color way will see a retro release in 2011.

Air jordan II Max: White/Black-Varsity Red

My next hoopin shoe, that is all.

No official release date yet though..

SWIZZ BEATZ X REEBOK THE KAMIKAZE

Mr. SHOWTIME has been teaming up with Reebok since 2011 hit,

and this is a nice piece of art they have cooked up.

Set to release in March, but pushed back to May..can't wait

on these to drop!! 

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 10

XIV:

The Air Jordan XIV (14) was released in 1998/1999. This was the very last Air Jordan model that Michael would sport in NBA before his retirement. On January 13, 1999, Michael announced his retirement from the NBA basketball for the second time. Retired in style, the design was inspired by Michael's car, the Ferrari 550 M, and was made by Tinker Hatfield together with Mark Smith. This was the first Air Jordan that would feature laces with metal tips. Something that both the XV's and XVI's designs also would use. 

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 9

45 x Retro 10:

The Air Jordan X represents an important landmark in Jordan's basketball career. This represents Jordan's first retirement from the NBA. Inscribed on the soles of the shoes is a list of Jordan's accomplishments up to 1993. The list of accomplishments is as follows (1985–1994):

• 85 ROOKIE OF YEAR
• 86 63 POINTS
• 87 SCORING TITLE
• 88 DUNK CHAMP
• 89 ALL DEFENSE
• 90 SCORES 69 POINTS
• 91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
• 92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
• 93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
• 94 BEYOND

This shoe was also known as "the comeback sneaker" because while the Air Jordan X was in the production stages, Jordan was seemingly finished with basketball and had taken up the game of baseball. But as baseball went on strike, Jordan was left with nothing to do and decided to return to the game he had dominated for so many years. He returned to the game of basketball on March 19, 1995 wearing the Air Jordan X’s, but unlike many other of his shoes which had the number “23” engraved in them, the X’s had the number “45” on them because Jordan was forced to wear the number 45 because his old number 23 had been retired. The "Chicago Bulls" color way will release in the Fall of 2011.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 8

Can you call me a TAXI:

The Air Jordan XII was inspired by "Nisshoki", (the Japanese flag) and a 19th century womans' dress boot. Initial public perception was a disappointment. However, featuring gold-plated steel lace loops, embossed lizard skin pattern and zoom air, this model set a new direction in style and technology in shoe design. Though not as light in weight as previous models, the construction and firmness of the shoe is widely considered to be the most durable and sturdy shoes from the Air Jordan line ever made

The LeBrons Episode 2 - "Stay On The Court"

My current press play: Lloyd "Lessons In Love"..

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 7

The G.O.A.T:

The Air Jordan VIII was released to coincide with the 1992-1993 NBA season. The eighth model of the Air Jordan was noticeably heavier than its predecessors. Its base was clearly close to that of the Air Jordan VII model, but it had a lot more details, including two crossover straps on each shoe and a jumpman logo. Thus the Air Jordan VIII model became known as the "Punisher" due to its advanced basketball ankle support and superior traction.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 6

On a cool day:

Originally released in November 1993, the Air Jordan IX model was the first Air Jordan model release after his retirement. It is noted that Michael Jordan has never played a full season of NBA Basketball wearing these sneakers. This model was created in the form of baseball cleats that Jordan used when playing minor-league baseball. The Air Jordan IX has been the shoe chosen to adorn Jordan's feet for his statue outside of the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. In popular culture, in the children's movie The Little Rascals one of the bullies, Butch is wearing a pair of Air Jordan IX. Michael Jordan also wore these in the children's movie "Space Jam." Like the Air Jordan VIIs and VIII model's, the Air Jordan IX model featured an inner sock sleeve and nubuck accents. The sole featured different symbols and languages of different countries.

Air Jordan Retro 11 Low IE

Release Date: July 16, 2011

Retail: $120.00

...this is a nice cop for a descent price, will be in my closet!

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 5

Playoffs, this is where AMAZING happens:

The Air Jordan XIII's were released in 1997. This model was designed by Tinker Hatfield and was known for it's cushioning along with allowing one's feet to breathe while wearing them. The inspiration for the XIII's were based on the Black Panther. These were the shoes worn by Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington) in the movie He Got Game. These were not the last shoes worn by Jordan as a Bull. In the last game of the 1998 Finals he wore a pair of the all black Jordan XIV's. These shoes are now dubbed the final/last shots. The Jordan Brand re-released the Air Jordan 13 at the end of 2010 which included the French Blue/Flint Grey , White/Red-Black , 'Playoff' color way and the Black/Altitude Green color way.

In Retrospect: 23 Days until the 23rd with the #23..Day 4

After Laney, but before Chi-City:

What other school could fit this mans style of play, Duke? UConn?..Hell no!! In 1981 Jordan earned a scholarship to the UNC at Chapel Hill, coached by the legendary Dean Smith.During his three seasons at North Carolina, he averaged 17.7 ppg on 54.0% shooting, and added 5.0 rebounds per game (rpg). He was selected by consensus to the NCAA All-American First Team in both his sophomore (1983) and junior (1984) seasons. After winning the Naismith and the Wooden College Player of the Year awards in 1984, Jordan left North Carolina one year before his scheduled graduation to enter the 1984 NBA Draft.