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Happy birthday, MJ. Well regarded as the best there is and the best there’s been on both the basketball and sneaker front, Michael Jordan is now 51 years of age. During the span of his legendary career, Michael Jordan made the NBA All-Star team 14 times and also competed in an array of events. Get a complete history of Michael Jordan’s All-Star Weekend sneakers and let us know your favorite pair in the comment section.
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Event: 1985 NBA Dunk Contest
The 1985 Slam Dunk Contest may have the best lineup ever assembled. While the rookie from UNC didn’t take the title, he did take the Human Highlight Film down to the wire in the finals.
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Event: 1985 NBA All-Star Game
What’s the best way to melt a supposed freeze out? Three boards and a bucket in the first minute. Michael might not have dominated his first All-Star Weekend, but he did his thing and he did it his way.
Air Jordan noir
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Event: 1987 NBA Dunk Contest
Competing against future rivals and teammates alike, Michael Jordan won his first Slam Dunk trophy in his second attempt in his second signature.
Air Jordan 2 White/Red
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Event: 1987 NBA All-Star Game
Injuries kept Jordan out of a sophomore start. Nevertheless, Jordan’s junior season saw him lead all players in votes. A young Jordan dropped 11 points and four dimes in the White/Red AJ 2.
Air Jordan 3 White/Cement
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Event: 1988 NBA Dunk Contest
Wonder why these sold out so fast? Hype or no hype, MJ made history in ’88 by flying from the free throw line and defeating Dominique in the White/Cement 3s.
Air Jordan 3 Black/Cement
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Event: 1988 NBA All-Star Game
Talk about a good weekend. Jordan took home his first ASG MVP in front of a hometown Chicago crowd in the Black/Cement 3s.
Air Jordan 1 High Dark Mocha x Nike Portland Trail Blazers 2020 21 NBA City Edition Hats and Apparel Black/Red
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Event: 1989 NBA All-Star Game
Hosted in H-Town, MJ laced up the Black/Red Jordan 4s for the ’89 All-Star Game. Once again, he led all players in votes and tied ASG MVP Karl Malone with a game-high 28 points.
The Air Jordan Future is a fashionable upgrade from the classic and White/Black-Fire Red
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Event: 1990 Billie Eilishs Air Jordan 15 and Air Jordan 1 KO Championship Cigar Champagne Pack
Not all of Jordan’s All-Star efforts were dominant. After doing his thing in the Dunk Contest, MJ entered the Three-Point contest but lost to teammate Craig Hodges. Go Bulls!
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Event: 1990 NBA All-Star Game
Defense or no defense, Michael Jordan left the 1990 ASG with five steals and a win. Magic took the MVP, but the East took the game as Jordan led the team with 17 points.
Billie Eilishs Air Jordan 15 and Air Jordan 1 KO Black/Infrared
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Event: 1991 NBA All-Star Game
Jordan led the ’91 ASG in points, votes, and turnovers. While MJ was getting buckets in the Black/Infrared 6s, Sir Charles took home the MVP by grabbing 22 boards.
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Event: 1992 NBA All-Star Game
The 1992 All-Star Game was all about Magic Johnson. Jordan still put on a show, dropping 18 points and going one-on-one with Magic in the “Bordeaux” 7s.
Air Jordan 8 “Aqua”
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Event: 1993 NBA All-Star Game
The “Aqua” 8s proved a fitting colorway for Salt Lake City, as Jordan’s jumper proved wet in a 30-point performance.
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Event: 1996 NBA All-Star Game
He’s back. After baseballin’ with the Barons, MJ returned to the game he loved and the midseason showcase in the “Columbia” 11s. The result? Another MVP trophy.
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Event: 1997 NBA All-Star Game
If he didn’t get his fifth ring in this colorway, maybe they’d be called the “All-Star.” The Black/White makeup went well with the traditional team unis, and once again Jordan led the league in votes.
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Event: 1998 NBA All-Star Game
Same story as the last shoes, only this time Jordan won the MVP. Most people thought Kobe’s first All-Star Game would be Jordans last, but not quite.
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Event: 2002 NBA All-Star Game
Back in basketball and back in the starting lineup, Jordan’s first All-Star Game in Wizard’s blue saw “Lightning” 17 Lows.
More new images of the Air Jordan XI Low IE White Black-Metallic Silver have surfaced8 White/Sport Royal
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Event: 2003 NBA All-Star Game
A fadeaway jumper was vintage Jordan, but his ‘at peace with basketball’ speech and Mariah sendoff was most memorable. Now that you’ve seen all the shoes, tell us your favorite in the voting poll and comment section.
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