The old saying of game recognizes game is true in this story. Michael Jordan is considered to be the greatest of all time. Kobe Bryant, who announced that this was his last year in the NBA, is right up there on the list as one of the best to play the game. This past weekend Kobe got a nice retirement gift from MJ. Jordan Brand and Michael gave Kobe a limited edition set of Air Jordan I through XXX.
According to Jordan Brand tradition mandates that when one of the greats of a generation retires, the world comes out to recognize their accomplishments and pay tribute to the way they played the game. With this custom in mind, the Jordan Brand honored Kobe Bryant and his career in a way that only the legendary brand could do. At a ceremony in Toronto, it presented the player with a one-of-a-kind gift: a full set of the Air Jordan line (I through XXX) in brilliant white. The set was highlighted by the Air Jordan III and Air Jordan VIII, which Bryant wore during the 2002-03 season, in the white, purple and gold colors that have defined Bryant’s career.
When Jordan Brand President Larry Miller presented the gift to Bryant, it was accompanied by an alternate full set of the Air Jordan line in black. Again, the brand paid tribute to the two shoes Bryant wore during his career and popped the AJ III and AJ VIII with purple and gold. The differences between the two sets don’t stop there. While the white set will undoubtedly be featured in Bryant’s home, the second set was auctioned up for charity. The Jordan Brand announced last week that the black set of Air Jordans (in Bryant’s size: US14) will be auctioned off via eBay For Charity to a lucky fan. The auction was this past weekend. It looks like the set sold for over $240,000.
