Air Jordan 12 Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver
This Air Jordan 12 is known on the streets as the “Playoffs” despite for the fact that they debuted on MJ’s feet in the All Star Game. As many camera’s flickered, these were the shoes Jordan wore while winning his fifth ring, but he had many great games wearing this shoe in the 1996-97 season other than the last.
Date: 2/9/1997
Victim: NBA West All-Stars
Stats: 14 points / 11 rebounds / 11 assists
After being named a member of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players of All Time at halftime, MJ led the East All-Stars to win the 1997 NBA All-Star Game. He became the first and only player to ever record a triple-double in an All-Star Game. Despite his All-Star heroics, Glenn Rice was named the game MVP. The Cleveland crowd booed the decision. Little did they know Jordan would seek his revenge two days later.
Date: 4/27/1997
Victim: Washington Bullets
Stats: 55 points / 7 rebounds / 2 assists
With his team down at half, Jordan turned up the heat and led his team to a Game 2 victory in the first round of the Playoffs. Jordan dropped a season high 55 points along with 7 rebounds and 2 assists. The Bulls would go onto sweep the Bullets.
Date: 6/13/1997
Victim: Utah Jazz
Stats: 39 points / 11 rebounds / 4 assists
Still carrying flu-like symptoms, Jordan led the Bulls to a Game 6 victory and his fifth NBA Championship. Jordan posted 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, but is most known for his game winning assist to sharp shooter Steve Kerr.
