2003 NBA All-Star Game
Kicks: Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” (Bryant)/Air Jordan 18 (Jordan)
Points: 22 to 20 in favor of Bryant
Win: West (Bryant)
In what would end up being Michael’s final All-Star Game, the iconic guard did not disappoint as he scored 20 points, grabbed 3 boards and dished out 2 assists. However, Michael’s signature play of the night was an illustrious fadeaway during overtime, which gave the East a two point lead. It seemed as though this moment in the Air Jordan 18s would be a fitting way to end Jordan’s All-Star game legacy. However, in serendipitous fashion, Kobe Bryant was fouled seconds later and he hit two free throws to tie the game, in which the Western Conference would win in double overtime. Bryant paid homage to MJ by rocking the “True Blue” Air Jordan 3s, as his stat line of 22 points, 7 boards and 4 assists helped secure the win.
