The true story of the 'banned' Air Jordans - Yahoo Sports
Before the flood of innovations and gimmicks, the biggest sneaker story to hit the NBA came in 1984, when a certain Chicago Bulls rookie defiantly disobeyed the league’s shoe-color rules. NBA policy mandated that each player “must wear shoes that not only matched their uniforms, but matched the shoes worn by their teammates.” That policy led to the “51 percent rule” – shoes had to be 51 percent white and in accordance with what the rest of the team was wearing. Right out of the gate as a brash rookie, Michael Jordan had other ideas.
Before the flood of innovations and gimmicks, the biggest sneaker story to hit the NBA came in 1984, when a certain Chicago Bulls rookie defiantly disobeyed the league’s shoe-color rules. NBA policy mandated that each player “must wear shoes that not only matched their uniforms, but matched the shoes worn by their teammates.” That policy led to the “51 percent rule” – shoes had to be 51 percent white and in accordance with what the rest of the team was wearing. Right out of the gate as a brash rookie, Michael Jordan had other ideas.
Before the flood of innovations and gimmicks, the biggest sneaker story to hit the NBA came in 1984, when a certain Chicago Bulls rookie defiantly disobeyed
The Rise, Fall & Revival of the Air Jordan 1 Banned
New Air Jordan 1 Cleats Feature Classic Colorways - Yahoo Sports
Jordan's - Boys shoes
Michael Jordan's Nike Air Ship Sneakers — Banned by the NBA 36
Air Jordan 11 Cool Grey Drop Exposed Zadeh Kicks' Alleged Ponzi
NBAカード【Chicago Bulls Golden Moments】
The History of Banned Shoes in Pro Sports: Why Athletes Are
The True Story Behind the Banned Air Jordan
The Strange Reason The NBA Banned Air Jordans [Documentary Short
