23 years ago the sneaker that almost never was propelled the greatest there’s ever been to new heights. Individual and team accolades in the Air Jordan 3 cemented Michael Jordan?s status as the best in the game and a force for the future. In celebration of the sneaker?s return, we ran through MJ’s historic highlights in his storied signature. Take a look at the ten biggest moments and accomplishments by Mike in the silo that’s on everyone’s holiday wish list.<\/p>\n
If KD or LeBron put up 35 points in a game you might say they ?went off?. Imagine them doing that night in, night out, for every game of the season, making more shots than they missed. It happened in 1988. Mike?s offensive onslaught set new heights for what could be consistently done by a sub-seven footer and was a solid follow up to his ridiculous 37 a night season. The collection of totals consisted of 59 point drumming?s of the Bad Boy Pistons and 52 hot ones on Clyde?s Blazers. He did it all in Air Jordan 3 and he?d use three colorways.<\/p>\n
Both of MJ?s basketball comebacks coincided with the return of the Jordan 3. While he elected the Air Jordan 10 over the recent re-retro in ?94, he sported both the ?True Blues? and Black\/Cements in the beginning days of his Wizard?s stint. Mike laced up the black pair as camera?s flashed days after his announcement and the uni-friendly colorway on court.<\/p>\n
We know you know, you know, you know, but it?s hard to overstate the importance of Mars Blackmon and the Air Jordan line. Spike Lee?s character kicked off an incredible campaign for the Air Jordan 3 with many more to follow. His vocal leadership kept the Jordan line street smart and solidified MJ?s quiet cool.<\/p>\n
A lot of new age up-and-comers take heat for their post-season plunders. Let?s not forget that it took Jordan four seasons to make it past the first round. He?d be ousted by perennial-rival Pistons shortly after, but the earned success gave him the confidence for future playoff dominance.<\/p>\n