Air Jordan 12 White/Black-Taxi
The “Taxi 12′s” were MJ’s go to shoe while at home at the United Center wearing it more than any other sneaker in Chitown in the 1996-97 season. Not just liked by Mike, other teammates that wore this colorway included Ron Harper and Robin (Scottie Pippen). Below are the best games MJ had wearing this pair.
Date: 12/28/1996
Victim: Cleveland Cavaliers
Stats: 45 points / 7 rebounds / 5 assists
His Airness delivered the Cav’s a belated Christmas present exploding for 45 points in a 102-97 win. The well rounded effort also included 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Would Jordan ever give Cleveland a break?
Date: 1/21/1997
Victim: New York Knicks
Stats: 51 points / 4 rebounds / 4 assists
After being called a “con man” by Knicks’ Coach Jeff Van Gundy, MJ spanked the new look Knicks by exploding for 51 points. The 51 points was a regular season high for Jordan in ’97 and a reminder to all that he was not the man to mess with.
Date: 2/11/1997
Victim: Charlotte Hornets
Stats: 43 points / 5 rebounds / 4 assists
Two days after being denied an All-Star Game MVP award, Jordan lit up Glenn Rice and the Hornets in an epic down to the wire battle. Jordan and Rice went back in forth scoring 43 and 32 respectively. MJ got revenge by draining a game winner to down the Hornets 103-100.
Date: 3/18/1997
Victim: Seattle Supersonics
Stats: 32 points / 18 rebounds / 2 assists
A rematch of the 96 NBA Finals saw Air Jordan and the Glove dueling it out again in epic fashion. Unfortunately for GP and the Sonics, the outcome was the same with the Bulls outlasting them in an overtime thriller. Not only did Jordan score a game high 32 points and hit the OT game winner but he also grabbed a career high 18 rebounds.
Date: 4/14/1997
Victim: Toronto Raptors
Stats: 30 points / 11 rebounds / 10 assists
Jordan proved a bad host to the Raptors, toasting the northern visitors for his only triple-double of the regular season. His 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists proved too much for Damon Stoudamire and the rest of the Rap’s as the Bulls soared to a 117-100 victory.
