Kicks On Court Classic // Every Air Jordan That Michael Jordan Played In

Kicks On Court Classic // Every Air Jordan That Michael Jordan Played In

words // Nick DePaula:

The legacy of his Airness remains unquestioned.

His Jordan Brand continues to surge, with retro Air Jordans selling in mass volumes as it ages beyond the thirtieth year of his iconic signature line. He’s the majority owner of a Charlotte Hornets franchise valued at a billion dollars. And of course, a new generation of kids will know him for years to come thanks to his equally iconic crying meme.

It was his legendary career on the court as the sport’s greatest player ever that has earned him such global recognition through the years, and it’s the moments he created on the hardwood in his annual Air Jordans that we’re always excited for a chance to highlight and look back on.

Check out MJ in all of the Air Jordans that he wore throughout his playing career, in our latest edition of Kicks On Court Classic.

AJ 1 Proto 2AJ 1 Proto

Air Jordan I Prototype
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1 MJ 1985 Dunk Contest 1 MJ Air Jordan 1 FULLMJ AJ 1 Black Toe 2 1 MJ AJ 1 Chicago

MJ AJ 1 Black Toe

Air Jordan I 
_____2 MJ AJ II dunk contest2 MJ AJ II ASG 87 MJ AJ II Low2 MJ AJ II
Air Jordan II
_____3 MJ AJ III 3 Cement 3 MJ AJ III Cement dunk contest 883 MJ AJ IIII 88 Dunk Contest3 MJ AJ IIII 88 23 MJ AJ III Fire Red

3 MJ AJ III Fire Red

W AJ True BlueWashington Wizards #23 Michael Jordan goes up for a dunk vs. New Jersey Nets, 10/20/01, Washington, D.C.. Credit:Bob Rosato Preseason: New Jersey Nets @ Washington Wizards Nets @ Wizards- 2nd half MCI Center/Washington, DC 10/20/01 Credit: Bob Rosato SetNumber: X64154 TK2 R6 F22

Air Jordan III
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4 MJ 89 IV 4 MJ AJ IV Cement 4 MJ AJ IV Magic 4 MJ AJ4 4 MJ black red AJ IV 4 MJ fire red IV drive
Air Jordan IV
_____5 MJ AJ V Fire Red 5 michael-jordan-through-the-years-air-jordan-v-12 AJ 5 MJ V 125 michael-jordan-through-the-years-air-jordan-v-205 MJ White black fire red V
Air Jordan V
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CHICAGO - 1992: A close up view of the shoes worn by Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls during a game played circa 1992 at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) 6 MJ AJ VI Carmine 6 jordan-6-jump-shot6 MJ Carmine VI Short Tug 6 MJ Infrared VI Home
Air Jordan VI
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7 MJ black red AJ VII 7 MJ AJ Hare VII 2 7 MJ AJ Hare VII7 MJ Cardinal VII post Jordan AJ 7 VII Cardinal7 MJ AJ VII   7 MJ Olympic VII dribble W MJ 7 French Blue
Air Jordan VII
_____8 MJ white black VIII 8 michael-jordan-through-the-years-viii-038 MJ Aqua 8
Air Jordan VIII
_____9 MJ Barons 1W MJ 9 Flint

Air Jordan IX
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Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (45) flies to the hoop over the Indiana Pacers Reggie Miller and Mark Jackson (13) during the third quarter, March 19, 1995 in Indianapolis. Despite Jordan?s return to basketball, the Pacers beat the Bulls 103-96 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

10 MJ Chicago X Jumper Indiana Return 10 michael-jordan-air-jordan-x-shadow-01
Air Jordan X
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SAN ANTONIO- FEBRUARY 10: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls dunks the ball against the Western Conference All-Star Team at the 1996 NBA All-Star Game on February 10, 1996 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO - FEBRUARY 11: John Stockton #12 of the Western Conference All Stars gets patted on on his chest by Michael Jordan #23 of the Eastern Conference All Stars during the 1996 NBA All Star Game played on February 11, 1996 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Noren Trotman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE - APRIL 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls drives baseline against the Milwaukee Bucks during the NBA game at the Bradley Center on April 16, 1996 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

11 MJ 96 Finals XI 2  11 MJ Concords Home 11 MJ Game XI Concords 2 MJ XI Low CropMichael-Jordan-in-Air-Jordan-XI-IE-Low-2 Michael-Jordan-in-Air-Jordan-XI-IE-Low-3

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 5: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (L) shoots the ball past New York Knicks guard Derek Harper in the second quarter of the first game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at the United Center in Chicago 05 May. (Photo credit should read BRIAN BAHR/AFP/Getty Images)

MJ Space Jam XI Game 6 1995 Playoffs MagicW MJ Cool Grey 11 2ATLANTA - DECEMBER 17: Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards drives the ball during the NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 17, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Wizards won 109-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE/Getty Images)
Air Jordan XI
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JUNE 13: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls rests during Game Five of the 1997 NBA Finals played against the Utah Jazz on June 11, 1997 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 90-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 MJ White Red AJ XII 12 MJ XII Drive MJ Taxi Drive FULL
Air Jordan XII
_____13 AJ XIII 13 Black Red MJ 13 MJ XIII13 MJ black red XIII MJ 13 Low PE Playoffs CROPCHICAGO - MAY 3: Michael Jordan #23 and Scottie Pippen #33 of the Chicago Bulls celebrate during game one of round two of the 1998 NBA Playoffs against the Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Stadium on May 3, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)13 MJ XIIIMJ Kobe 1313 MJ Red XIII
Air Jordan XIII
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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls (C) talks to teammates Michael Jordan (L) and Scottie Pippen (L) 10 June during game four of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Rodman hit four foul shots down the stretch to lead the Bulls as they beat the Jazz 86-82 to lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)Basketball:1998 NBA Finals. Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan in action, making game winning shot v. Utah Jazz. Game 6: Bulls @ Jazz- 2nd half Salt Lake City, UT 06/14/98 Credit: John Biever SetNumber: X55800 TK2 R10 F5MJ Last Shot XIV 14 750

Air Jordan XIV
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16 MJ AJ XVI Wizards UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 11: Basketball: Washington Wizards Michael Jordan during preseason game vs Detroit Pistons, Detroit, MI 10/11/2001 (Photo by Manny Millan/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (SetNumber: X64061 TK1 R7 F29)16 MJ Wizards
Air Jordan XVI
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, looks over at Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan during the second half, Tuesday night, Feb. 12, 2002, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 103-94. (AP Photo/E.J. Flynn)

17 MJ 17 Copper  6308820N ALL STAR JORDAN
Air Jordan XVII
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 18 MJ

WASHINGTON - APRIL 9: Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards calls out play during his final NBA game against the Boston Celtics at the MCI Center on April 9, 2003 in Washington D.C. The Celtics won 87-83. The Wizards wore the red and white horizontally striped uniforms of the 1978 Washington Bullets. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - APRIL 9: Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards waits downcourt during his final NBA game against the Boston Celtics at the MCI Center on April 9, 2003 in Washington D.C. The Celtics won 87-83. The Wizards wore the red and white horizontally striped uniforms of the 1978 Washington Bullets. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

18 MJ Wiz 318 MJ Wiz 1-1Air Jordan XVIII
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