When Michael Jordan obsidian the NBA, in 1984, after being drafted third overall in June of that year, he wasn’t expected to take home Rookie of the Year honors at the close of his debut season. By most estimations, that award would be Gym by the draft’s No. 1 overall pick, Akeem Olajuwon, or the pick that followed, Sam Bowie. Neither happened.

As history shows, Jordan excelled during his rookie campaign and subsequently took home the 1985 NBA Rookie of the Year award. A new man jordan jumpman 2020 white set to release this fall honors that hallmark start to his legendary career.

Colored in a premium leather Sail base with overlaying brown contrasts, the latter is a info to a shirt Jordan wore during his ROTY press conference. During said presser, fresh off his first major NBA accolade, MJ dropped a few gems — one of which is quoted inside the ankle collar flap. The other slap is finished with Jordan’s stats from that rookie season.

While an October 13th release date for the man jordan jumpman 2020 white “Rookie of the Year” is being rumored, Jordan Brand has not yet confirmed. Give the shoe a closer look below and stay tuned for release specifics.

Update 10/1: Official images of the man jordan jumpman 2020 white “Rookie of the Year” have been revealed as a thieve of the brand’s women’s holiday 2018 collection. The shoe is still expected to release this month in unisex sizes.