{"id":6611,"date":"2019-10-23T13:48:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T11:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52.30.207.235\/jordan-memories-legend-of-the-shattered-backboard\/"},"modified":"2019-10-23T13:48:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T11:48:57","slug":"jordan-memories-legend-of-the-shattered-backboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.footdistrict.com\/en\/jordan-memories-legend-of-the-shattered-backboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Memories: Legend of the Shattered Backboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2015, Nike<\/a> debuted the \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019 Air Jordan 1, simultaneously spawning one of the most coveted colour combinations in all of Jordan Brand<\/a> history. The zesty release saw the tried-and-tested \u2018Black Toe\u2019 colourway reworked, replacing the OG\u2019s staple blood-red colouring with juicy orange pigmentation, along with a few extra special additions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Shattered<\/p>\n

In recent years, we\u2019ve seen Nike officially revisit the \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019 AJ1 on two other occasions: a \u2018Chicago\u2019-inspired \u2018Away\u2019 release, as well as a rejuvenated \u2018Satin\u2019 interpretation of the original made just for the ladies.\u00a0While the \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019 colourway has become a standout staple of Air Jordan 1 releases, you might be wondering exactly where the colourway comes from and what\u2019s the deal with the name. Ahead of the release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG \u2018Shattered Backboard 3.0\u2019<\/a>, we\u2019ve decided to wind back the clock and look at the origins of this legendary colourway.<\/p>\n

Made in Italy<\/h2>\n

We all know that Michael Jordan\u2019s professional career began with the Chicago Bulls in 1984, but the raging Bulls were far from the only team the GOAT would come to represent. While Jordan would come to play for Team USA, the Washington Wizards and even the fictional Tune Squad later in his playing career, one of MJ\u2019s first non-Bulls outings would see him travel to the Italian town of Trieste for a Nike-sponsored exhibition game.<\/p>\n

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Taking place on August 25, 1985, the match saw Jordan join the Italian Liga A team Stefanel Trieste as they took on league rivals Snaidero Caserta. Fresh off his first year with the Bulls \u2013 a season that saw him take out NBA Rookie of the Year honours \u2013 Jordan well and truly used the opportunity to prove why he would soon go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.<\/p>\n

Despite the playful nature of the game, Jordan, clad in Trieste\u2019s signature orange and black, would rack up an impressive 30 points in a display of power and technique. There was, however, one single moment that topped all others and came to define Jordan\u2019s superstar status for years to come: the \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019.<\/p>\n

Making History<\/h2>\n

Driving forward to the ring in a pair of \u2018Chicago\u2019 AJ1s, Jordan leapt off the ground just inside the paint and soared high over a hapless defender to slam-dunk the ball with his right hand. As he swung forward off the ring, the toughened glass backboard shattered, raining shards of glass down upon his awe-struck opponents.<\/p>\n

The jaw-dropping dunk represents one of the most impressive in all of Jordan\u2019s star-studded career and defined his explosive playing style for years to come. Nike gave this moment its proper recognition in 2015 with the release of the Air Jordan 1 High \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019, which drew inspiration from the iconic orange and black Stefanel Trieste uniforms. Each SBB release has became highly desired for their striking colouring and premium tumbled uppers.<\/p>\n

This weekend, the latest instalment in the \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019 saga arrives at Foot District with the release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG \u2018Shattered Backboard 3.0\u2019. Following on from earlier twists on the classic \u2018Black Toe\u2019 and \u2018Chicago\u2019 colourways, this newest iteration brings the legendary \u2018Bred\u2019 AJ1 into the \u2018Shattered Backboard\u2019 fold.<\/p>\n

\"Shattered<\/p>\n

To go in the draw to purchase this eagerly anticipated release, make sure you enter our online raffle<\/a> ASAP. Pairs are available in men\u2019s<\/a> and GS<\/a> sizes, to suit feet both big and small, so get your entry in and good luck<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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