PICKUP: Air Jordan I Retro White/Sea Green

I have to say, I've been in a slump with Air Jordans as of late. And its their fault, because they're producing a bunch of bullshit these days. But, as the great philosopher Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter put it, "Even a garbage can gets a steak." The recent retro release of the Jordan I metallic models are a beacon of light in the shitty, dark tunnel known as modern day Jordan Brand. These are very well executed. The pebbled leather, the shiny metallic trim, and the return of the fuckin Jordan hangtag (!!!!!) really highlight this release for me. I wish they were cut a little higher like the OG model, but I'll live with it. Haven't really gotten the chance to put them on my feetsies yet, but a time will come when I make some panties drop with these puppies. And when they drop, THEY DROP.

Air Jordan 2010

So over the past week or so, photos finally leaked of the Air Jordan 2010. I have to say...I don't get it. Usually, I don't like to rush judgment. Every year when the pictures for the new Jordan model leaks, people bitch and complain about how ugly they are. Only to rush out and purchase them on release date. This time...I'm not sure the negative reactions aren't justified. They just don't look like an inspired Jordan shoe. Literally looks like they threw elements of a bunch of old ass ideas they've had, stitched em up, and called it an Air Jordan. Needless to say, I'm not thrilled with how these turned out. Something just seems very...off...about them. I did read that these are just sample models - and some elements of the shoe can change before release. But If I've learned anything in the shoe game - the release doesn't drastically change from the early sample too often. This is it. No MJ.

Photos via: Hoop China & OSneaker

The King Takes His Throne

Tonight, Michael Jordan will finally be enshrined in basketball's Hall of Fame. He'll be inducted by his childhood idol, David Thompson, along with fellow inductees David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan, and Vivian Stringer. Say what you want about Michael - but he's hands down the best to ever do it. At least in my lifetime. And nobody reading this saw Wilt, Russell, or Big O play - so spare me. Watching a sit down interview today that Michael Wilbon conducted with Jordan, I get the impression that MJ isn't a very happy individual. He seems to be somewhat disappointed that he's being inducted into the Hall this year - mainly because it closes a door on a career that he doesn't want to let go of. And who could really blame him? When you're THAT talented and play at THAT level, how do you adjust to being an ordinary Joe? Not that Michael is anything close to ordinary, but when you're that driven, it really must be difficult. Lesson learned? I'm happy I never turned out to be shit. From now on to the end of my life - I can only do better. While pathetic hasbeens like Michael Jordan sit at home miserable because they can't compete in the L at a high level anymore. What a loser! In all seriousness, salute the King. Don't talk any of that shit. Magic wasn't better. Bird's pasty ass wasn't better. Kareem wasn't better. Shaq wasn't better. LeBron ain't better. And that piece of shit Kobe Bryant ain't better either. Michael reigns supreme until further notice.