Proof That Kids Don't Know Who Michael Jordan Is But They Know What Air Jordans Are

A sports writer shares an unforgettable Tweet that proves kids these days don't know Michael Jordan.

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Kids these days can recite Frozen front to back and tell you the life stories of each and every Jonas Brothers member, but they don't know who Michael Jordan is.

Don't believe us? Check out this Tweet from Sports Illustrator writer Phil Taylor, who says he was speaking to a fourth grade classroom and did a little humble bragging about his past MJ stories. Instead of being met with excitement, Taylor's boast fell on deaf ears. He clarified by telling the class Michael Jordan was "the man who makes Air Jordans," which they seemed to be a little more familiar with.

We don't even want to hear about sneaker quality not being like O.G. pairs anymore.

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Told 4th grade class I've written abt Michael Jordan. Blank stares. Teacher said, "The man who makes Air Jordans." They got it. #TimeFlies

— Phil Taylor (@byPhilTaylor) June 4, 2015

[via @SI_PhilTaylor]

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