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Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player ever — and is arguably the greatest athlete of all time. What isn't up for debate, though, is his level of fame.
Everything from the iconic highlight reels and TV commercials to the number 23, the Jumpman logo, and the unforgettable crying meme easily make Michael Jordan the most well-known athlete in the world.
But even years after his retirement, sports fans have been dying to get an inside look at his life and career. ESPN gave fans exactly that with the recent release of "The Last Dance," a 10-part docuseries about the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls.
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While the documentary is centered around the team's final championship run, it largely focuses on the span of Michael Jordan's career, including highlight moments like his mother forcing him to take a meeting at Nike, all five of his previous championship wins, his short stint in baseball, and more.
There are two main takeaways from the docuseries. First, in addition to Jordan's natural talents, he had a relentless will to win and an unmatched level of determination, which is admirable by anyone who ever wanted to succeed at anything. The second is that his sneakers and gear on and off the court were always cool.
Naturally, the documentary is filled with Nike and Jordan Brand product placements, which has had a major impact on the popularity and sales of Air Jordans and other Jordan-related memorabilia.
According to recent data collected by online marketplace eBay, the site's shoppers searched for Michael Jordan at an average of 821 queries per minute on April 19, the day of the premier. In the days following, the average one-day sales for Chicago Bulls items spiked a staggering 5,156% over what they averaged at the beginning of April.
Also in April, eBay sold 364 1986-1987 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie cards totaling $1.62 million — up 150% from March. In addition to trading cards, consumers bought sneakers, jerseys, signed memorabilia, and other collectibles.
Whether you're a long-time sports fanatic, sneaker collector, or someone with a newfound appreciation for His Airness, we've rounded up all of the best places to shop for gear. From new releases and jerseys to limited-edition sneakers and memorabilia, you'll find it all here.
Check out the best places to get Jordan gear, below:
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