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NBA legend Michael Jordan is making a different come back to the NBA this fall. While the NBA Playoffs are in full swing, NBCUniversal announced that MJ is set to join the NBA on NBC as a special contributor for next season’s coverage of the pro basketball league.
If you’re looking to get ready for Michael Jordan’s appearances on the NBC on NBC, Nike re-releases the iconic Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “UNC Reimagined” sneakers with a classic University of North Carolina colorway. Jordan attended UNC from 1981-1984 before he joined the NBA.
Made with premium and synthetic leather, the Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro sneakers have a foam midsole for lightweight cushioning and solid rubber outsoles for traction — all with Nike’s design silhouette that’s eye-catching and a fan-favorite.
These sneakers come in a dark powder blue, sail and dark powder blue colorway (North Carolina Tar Heels colors) that offers an instantly classic and stylish look. However, instead of the classic “Air Jordan” logo on their outer collars, there’s the modern and minimalist logo.
Meanwhile, Nike is gearing up to drop more Air Jordan sneakers in various colorways during the signature shoes’ 40th anniversary this year. In fact, these signature sneakers have become such an iconic piece of pop culture that there was a movie made about them titled “Air” in 2023.
Now available for $180, the Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “UNC Reimagined” sneakers come in men’s and women’s sizes, while the shoes also come in sizes for big kids, little kids and babies & toddlers with prices starting at $70.
