{"id":494238,"date":"2016-04-20T17:51:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T21:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=494238"},"modified":"2020-03-27T20:55:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-28T00:55:18","slug":"which-jordan-brand-roster-had-the-strongest-kick-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/which-jordan-brand-roster-had-the-strongest-kick-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Jordan Brand Era Had the Strongest Kick Game?"},"content":{"rendered":"

All year, the talk has been who would take a game between the ’96 Bulls and the ’16 Warriors. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we’ll never know. While hand checking rules and fan based bias keep that conversation more in the imagination realm, sneakers are still leather and rubber (well, mostly) and a good colorway is still a good colorway.<\/p>\n

In fact, history shows that a good colorway is even better when it’s exclusive — and on a Jordan. How does this happen? Well, you have to be friends with MJ or signed by Jordan Brand<\/strong>. While the talent pool at JB has had its waves through the year, PEs on high profile and on the rise talent have remained consistent. Offering our own rosters for five eras of JB, browse the photos below and let us know who you think had the best player exclusives.<\/p>\n

Late ’90s \/\/ The Inaugural Class<\/h2>\n

Derek Anderson<\/h2>\n
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photo by Sam Fornecich\/NBAE via Getty Images via SLAM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eddie Jones<\/h2>\n
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photo by Steve Freeman via Getty Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ray Allen<\/h2>\n

\"Ray<\/p>\n

Michael Finley<\/h2>\n
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photo by Robert Mora via Getty Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vin Baker<\/h2>\n
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photo by Nathaniel S. Butler via Getty Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A late ’90s team playing small ball? Oh, the irony. While the first Jordan Brand lineup may have been guard heavy, there was a method to the madness. The team was more or less crafted in MJ’s image — hence all the 2 spot shooters — with the resident big man being Vin Baker. Still, the synergy for their team takes and spin off signatures was at an all-time high as they drew directly from the model of the moment. Not a bad philosophy and one that definitely set the tone for Jordan Brand releases to come.<\/p>\n

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Early ’00s \/\/ Leaders & Leapers<\/h2>\n

Gary Payton<\/h2>\n

\"GP<\/p>\n

Mike Bibby<\/h2>\n
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photo by Stephen Dunn\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reggie Miller<\/h2>\n

\"Reggie<\/p>\n

Quentin Richardson<\/h2>\n
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photo via Jesus Shuttlesworth Tumblr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Darius Miles<\/h2>\n
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photo via Hupu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By the turn of the century, Jordan Brand was embracing the post-MJ playing days by assembling a roster that combined young talent with proven peers that Jordan respected. Interesting enough, it was the older vets that were more prone to wear the newer shoes while the rising stars would be break out retro releases on court. Still, you could find Reggie Miller in a fresh pair of “Concords” or Darius Miles dunking in Jordan 17s.<\/p>\n

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Mid ’00s \/\/ Team Jordan Expands<\/h2>\n

Rip Hamilton<\/h2>\n
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photo by Gregory Shamus\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fred Jones<\/h2>\n
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photo by Nick Laham\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Josh Howard<\/h2>\n
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photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gerald Wallace<\/h2>\n
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photo by Streeter Lecka\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jared Jeffries<\/h2>\n
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photo by Chris McGrath\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mid-to-late 2000s saw the Jordan Brand roster somewhat in flux, but it also saw some of the best PEs. Rip Hamilton, who first joined JB while playing alongside MJ in Washington, came into his own as an All-Star and a champion in Detroit. Around the way, Josh Howard was becoming a fixture on the wing while the likes of Fred Jones, Gerald Wallace and Jared Jeffries were finding their roles in the league while sporting exclusive heat.<\/p>\n

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Late ’00s \/\/ Lottery Lands<\/h2>\n

Chris Paul<\/h2>\n
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photo by Fernando Medina via Getty Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dwyane Wade<\/h2>\n

\"Dwyane<\/p>\n

Joe Johnson<\/h2>\n
\"Joe
photo by Mike Ehrmann\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maya Moore<\/h2>\n

\"maya-moore-air-jordan-xi-11-lynx-pe-02\"<\/p>\n

Carmelo Anthony<\/h2>\n

\"Melo<\/p>\n

Over the course of the 2000s, Jordan Brand fortified their roster with top-level talent. Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony would all receive their own signature shoes while Maya Moore would rock PEs as a champion and MVP of the WNBA. Joe Johnson continued the two-guard streak, wearing a variety of retro and team takes around the leage.<\/p>\n

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Early ’10s \/\/ The Next Generation<\/h2>\n

Russell Westbrook<\/h2>\n

\"russell-westbrook-air-jordan-iii-3-okc-away-07\"<\/p>\n

Jimmy Butler<\/h2>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Jabari Parker<\/h2>\n
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photo via Sole Collector<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kawhi Leonard<\/h2>\n
\"Kawhi
photo by Sid Ashford<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Blake Griffin<\/h2>\n
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photo by Scott Halleran\/Getty Images via Zimbio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new generation of Jordan Brand athletes are as long and as athletic as it gets. Led in characteristics and campaign by Russell Westbrook, Jordan Brand has done a solid job of adapting to the changing game while maintaining their knack for nostalgia and hardwood heritage.<\/p>\n

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