Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year” Honors MJ’s Historic Rookie Season

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When Michael Jordan entered 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 taken 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 Air Jordan 1 set to release this fall honors that hallmark start to his legendary career.

Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”

Colored in a premium leather Sail base with overlaying brown contrasts, the latter is a reference 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 Air Jordan 1 “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 Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year” have been revealed as a part of the brand’s women’s holiday 2018 collection. The shoe is still expected to release this month in unisex sizes.

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG

Style #: 555088-700
Price: $160

Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”
Air Jordan 1 "Rookie of the Year"
Air Jordan 1 “Rookie of the Year”

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