Some have said that this is the single most important game of the modern basketball era. Easter Sunday 1988. Bulls vs. Pistons on CBS. Jordan had murdered the Pistons consistently leading up to this game, forcing Piston’s coach Chuck Daly to vow that MJ would never beat them again… Silly move for Chuck, as MJ went on to drop 59 points on a ridiculous 21-27 shooting. From this game The Jordan Rules were created, revolutionizing the way teams played defense and the structure of the game. The Pistons went on to win 2 championships based off this defensive strategy, and the NBA has felt the effect of the rules ever since. Hit the MORE for a video and synopsis of the game. And be sure to thank Hoopsencyclopdia for sharing such a priceless gem.
Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Mykola Dosenko, also known as Myk Dawg. Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Mykola’s inspirations paint an interesting portrait of popular culture in the late 80′s and early 90′s. A self proclaimed graphic designer, celebrity chef, comedian and stunt driver, it was not difficult to strike up a conversation about Myk’s interests and inspirations. With his graphic design work popping up on popular websites across the net, Mykola’s aesthetic is becoming recognized for it’s vibrant colors and retro influences. Touching on everything from Lebron James to zombie snails, our conversation was peculiar to say the very least.
I don’t know about you but that dunk contest last night was pretty hurt. It was so hurt it has me lowering my hopes for the All-Star Game. Just in case the game doesn’t satisfy, we can all settle on this one and get our fill. Peep these lineups though. Vicious.
Mastering the art of marketing comes naturally for Nike. No better has this been expressed than through their collaborations with Michael Jordan and Spike Lee during the Air Jordan campaigns. Creating iconic commercials for the III’s IV’s and V’s, Spike Lee’s alter ego Mars Blackmon took the Jordan Brand to new heights. With a little help from MJ. To commemorate the latest Jordan Spiz’ike hybrid, Nike has created an interactive site to get lost in. Fun for all ages.
Back in the day errybody had some J’s. Let’s take a moment to recap some of the more memorable footwear choices. Brody had the snakeskins. Krisauce had the low VIII’s. Ocean had the XIV’s. Snick still has his XI’s in the drawer. Among other kicks, Case had the Oly VI’s, Kof’s got the DMP’s, Dom’s got the Laney’s, Triz & Twill got the I’s. Jarron had the mustard XIV’s (cult classics). TCASE & Bob got the VIII’s, Lan had the playoffs, Abigail had the XII’s. Damn. I love this shit. So fast forward to ’09, Jordan Brand has severely flopped themselves, oversaturating the market with below average footwear. Yet, every once in a while we get a glimpse of what JB used to be. In my humble, these I’s are the best effort from JB in a minute. Coming in Dark Obsidian and Metallic Zinc pictured above, these kicks will be available for all feet during the Holiday season from your local JB retailer.
A little gold for the weekend. In 1983 Michael Jordan was a 20-year old college student. Like many of us, his understanding of the world was being shaped and reshaped during college. This is before Air Jordan. This is before it was cool to have his shoes. Before baggy shorts and gold chains. When these pictures were taken, his legacy had yet to be created. The Shot had yet to happen. The MVP’s, the rings, the moments, all had yet to be. They did not exist yet! But now, in retrospect these images hold so much more meaning. We still haven’t even really gotten started with Mike. I mean we got this and this, but there’s so much more. So let’s thank Jesse for these, and enjoy our Saturday.
At first I was hesitant. Jordan Brand’s been floppin since ’03. But I decided to check Nike out and see what was really good. To my surprise, the site was dope. Featured at the History of Flight, is well, just that. A brief but entertaining time line of the career highlights of MJ. Reading through it you get lightweight nostalgic, but it’s actually a very well executed presentation. Nike’s just wet all around. This is just another example. Is Adidas trying to creep up though?
Another example of Nikes cross marketing prowess. Starting with the VII’s, a wonderful marriage between MJ and Bugs that culminated in Space Jam. But on a more important note, this is for all the bruhs that fuck with the VIII’s. Tcase got a pair, Young Bob’s got two. A.K had the black lows. Kof and I fucked with the Aquas.
Chronicles of the Jordan Nique slam dunk saga. Starting in ’85 with Nique taking it over MJ, the video goes on to detail the ’87 competition where Jordan took it, and then the ’88 classic where the competition went into overtime. Jordan in the gold chain and AJ1′s is priceless.
Some have said that this is the single most important game of the modern basketball era. Easter Sunday 1988. Bulls vs. Pistons on CBS. Jordan had murdered the Pistons consistently leading up to this game, forcing Piston’s coach Chuck Daly to vow that MJ would never beat them again… Silly move for Chuck, as MJ went on to drop 59 points on a ridiculous 21-27 shooting. From this game The Jordan Rules were created, revolutionizing the way teams played defense and the structure of the game. The Pistons went on to win 2 championships based off this defensive strategy, and the NBA has felt the effect of the rules ever since. Hit the MORE for a video and synopsis of the game. And be sure to thank Hoopsencyclopdia for sharing such a priceless gem. 
