The Weekly Drop Grails: Nike Air Jordan 1

Zac Hayse is back with the history of the Air Jordan 1—a shoe that changed sneaker culture forever—on the second episode of The Weekly Drop Grails.

ByComplex Australia

October 19, 2022

Zac Hayse is back with the history of the Air Jordan 1 on The Weekly Drop Grails. Over 37 years ago a North Carolina Tar Heel turned NBA prospect made his way into the league to major hype and fanfare. But little did NBA fans know how much impact this 21-year-old would have—not just on basketball culture, but pop culture in general.

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