As if Michael Jordan’s predilection for pettiness were not already established enough, a Christmas-themed “Not Nice” sneaker is about to rub it into the faces of every team he beat in the NBA Finals. The Air Jordan 3 “Not Nice” has already leaked, but official images have just released to reveal the quality of the shoe that bests lives up to its name. Each insole is printed with the list of the five teams Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeated in the NBA Finals, as as well as several other teams vanquished in memorable playoff series, including the 1991 Detroit Pistons and ’89 Cleveland Cavaliers. Also appearing on the list are the ’86 Boston Celtics, who bested the Bulls despite Jordan’s series average of 43.7 points and a record 63-point performance in game two. Each name on the list carries a note underneath, including “learned early never forgot” for the Celtics and “took the hits gave them back harder” for the Pistons. Beneath the full list then comes a Jumpman with “Checked it twice” text. Special holiday packaging finally brings a red box wrapped with a green bow. As previously, this Air Jordan 3’s exterior takes on a look that’s more menacing
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