The Jordan 2012 Year of the Dragon SE “Tokyo Vintage” arrives in colors of Michael Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina, while paying tribute to the 1996 “Nike Hoop Heroes” event during MJ’s first visit to Japan.

In addition to Jordan, the event featured Charles Barkley, Jason Kidd, Michael Finley, Damon Staudermaier, and special guest Carl Lewis.

A kid in a UNC uniform got the opportunity to play 1-on-1 against MJ, who was wearing the Air Jordan 12s, and the lizard skin Swoosh on these Jordan 2012 Year of the Dragons nods to the pair Jordan wore at the event. The kid, Keijuro Matsui, is now 37 years old and still plays pro basketball till this day. 27 years have passed, and Jordan Brand recalls that excitement of the day with this special release.

Jordan 2012 Year of the Dragon Tokyo Vintage Release Date

Air Jordan 8 Jordan VIII Jordan 2012 Year of the Dragon SE “Tokyo Vintage” to release on Saturday, March 25th at Tokyo 23 and atmos locations. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

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