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NBA tried to ban the Air Jordans when they first debuted
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The History of Michael Jordan's 'Banned' Sneakers
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The History of Michael Jordan's 'Banned' Sneakers
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History Of Air Jordan
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This is the Real 'Banned' Air Jordan Shoe - Sneaker Freaker
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23 Best Jordans Of All Time By Release Dates (2023 Ranking)
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Nike's 30-Year-Old Lie. The hidden history of Michael Jordan's…, by Will Stern
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Why were the first Air Jordan basketball shoes banned from the NBA? - Quora
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Why were Air Jordans banned from the NBA? All you need to know about the controversial shoe
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