Michael Jordan Shows Off His New Air Jordans | Letterman

[@andychia3132]

Humble, educated, easily liked, and he didn't come off as arrogant. He was refreshing to watch on the court and in interviews. He brought the gold standard.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Others said it but it is amazing how he had the whole package . The charisma, charm, personality , and so intelligently spoken

[@davidca96]

Thank his Mom for that, she instilled all that respect in him and when to be respectful. His Dad instilled the insane killer mentality and unwillingness to lose, and his brother created the competitive juggernaut inside him.

[@mikewhite4560]

Don't forget GREED as Ive experienced his NO TIP Policy in Maui.. .

[@XDOMEGaming]

@@mikewhite4560 if you knew the reason of that you wouldnt comment such an idiotic statement

[@mikewhite4560]

@@XDOMEGaming It's SIMPLE: Barkley, on Oprah, Quote: MICHAEL'S CHEAP. Now go back to your MJ HERO WORSHIP.....

[@Spicychicken83]

​@@mikewhite4560 you really hate Jordan for no reason lol

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

I recall watching it the first time. This was about a year after they had profiled MJ on 60 Minutes and they showed him ironing his shirts in his little apartment. He showed such a winning, yet low-key personality that complemented his showmanship on the court. This guy absolutely had it all....and in time became the GOAT.

[@LetsEatFam]

Actually, the Diane Sawyer 60 Minutes interview you're referring to occurred in January 1987, seven months after MJ's appearance on Letterman. In the interview, Sawyer comments that MJ is averaging 37 ppg so it occurred during his insane 86-87 season. My favorite part of that interview is when MJ talks about being able to quickly sew a temporary hem in his pants even though he doesn't own a sewing machine lol

[@GoudaTheCavalier]

lkebron the goat goats cant be goats forever playa

[@poligonzo5300]

His parents raise him well he did a great job he was very humble very down to earth kind of person but her mom and her dad was like they were always there

[@rcdesigns]

only two athletes have changed their respective games, similarly to the way MJ did, since MJ hung it up. I think it's pretty obvious who the who are. TW + 2PM.

[@gricius]

I would love to see this video

[@alexhayes7853]

This is very cool to see. I wasn't born in 86 so this is history lesson for me. Seeing young Mike and younger letterman is very cool to see

[@saymyname6726]

We're the same age and to witness their game in the 90's was the best gift to us

[@basilthompson7515]

Happy 60th Birthday, Michael Jordan!

[@Cgee3]

Wow

[@lololopez752]

​@@Cgee3 wewq

[@lololopez752]

​@@Cgee3 8

[@lololopez752]

eeeeee

[@enigmaa777]

something tells me brother ain’t gonna see this…

[@HawkVision1992]

This guy just has IT. There will never be another. 🐐

[@mikewhite4560]

Athleticly YES. In other areas QUESTIONABLE.....

[@ragnarok283]

@@mikewhite4560 athletically + fundamentally. No one will touch him… ever.

[@mikewhite4560]

@@ragnarok283 That's ALL THAT MATTERS in America. As for CHARACTER FLAWS we can over look them, it's AMERICA...

[@Monochrome93]

He clearly said that he has a Geography degree 😂

[@mikewhite4560]

@@Monochrome93 And MJ chose the NBA over a GEOLOGY Degree Oppurtunities? FOOLISH. BTW who went to Class at North Carolina for Mr. SNEAKERS?

[@nathanlibero1899]

This man inspired so many people around the world! I m italian,from Puglia and Man! I gotta say;Michael Air Jordan,with his highlights,coach me to how play basketball. Thank you so much, Michael.

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Two iconic GOATs at their respective profession, you love to see it.

[@mc76]

Best of all, each realizes that the other is exactly that.

[@freelightyear]

My thoughts

[@thestarseeker8196]

Seriously this video is a gem.

[@rogerc23]

Oh please letterman is not the goat. He freaking dialed it in every night since 2000 Carson was the goat

[@critdaddysama4656]

Letterman is the Michael Jordan of talk shows

[@TrueRomance5]

There is a reason why they call you the Michael Jordon of something when you're really good at it. He is the standard of what greatness is. There isn't anyone quite like him, and damn, I miss David Letterman.

[@shoepaeng]

So, lebron is the michael jordan of basketball? 😅 jk

[@TrueRomance5]

@@shoepaeng haha Lebron is incredible too.

[@NiGHTS1980]

MJ single handedly made Nike what they are today.

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

Yes but it turns out that MJ's mom Deloris is the true hero of the story. Michael liked the Adidas brand and didn't even want to meet with Nike. She made him go to Oregon to meet with the Nike executives and the rest is history.

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

​@@thelawofdivineoneness458 The ending credits of the Air movie said that Jordan makes $400 million a year in royalties but he makes more than that.

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

@@KINGAMIIAMKING Whatever the amount is you know it's a boatload and he owes it all to his mom.

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

@@thelawofdivineoneness458 Jordan has a great mom and she did what she was supposed to do. She worked at a bank and knew what she was doing.

[@mikewhite4560]

You mean RAPING $$$$ out of INNER CITY KIDS?

[@mmcwill1]

Growing up in the Chicago area, this sure does bring back great memories!

[@AHMAD-2324]

So authentic and truly one of a kind...Best to ever do it Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

[@drdrunkenstein5244]

lebron better

[@J-Roy]

@@drdrunkenstein5244 At flopping and crying, sure.

[@mikewhite4560]

But as a HUMAN BEING?

[@fredwerza3478]

Jordan probably had better killer instinct to win --- but LeBron has overall better skill set

[@AHMAD-2324]

@@fredwerza3478 😂🤣🤣😂 BOISTOP

[@alexg6374]

Im 51, born in 1971. With all my respect and love, a minute of silence for those who didnt have the chance to see this GOD playing in the 80s and 90s. What a GIFT for human race! GOAT!

[@melanistar]

I was born in 76. I saw many of those 90s games in person. Talk about a gift!

[@stevieTee_21]

The one and only!

[@positivejames]

I was born in 84 but remember the GOAT in the 90s

[@truth_hurts_dealwitit]

Born in 87 my dad was a Knicks fan I witnessed this man no doubt think me being an mj fan didn't go well with dad

[@409gmoney]

Born in 84 got to see him in the 90s!

[@lemini4k]

A degree in Geography is a understatement. He literally changed the game of basketball world-wide on and off the court. 😂

[@jondisla]

MJ as an athlete and businessman is exemplary.

[@mikewhite4560]

Based on REPUBLICANS BUY SNEAKERS TOO.

[@jdz8364]

NBA Team ownership not included… 😂

[@ziggystarbux]

I miss '86 MJ and Dave. #legends

[@mandol3928]

The movie AIR was amazing!!!

[@jhk22]

Well neither does the NBA…. One of Dave’s best jokes hahaha

[@nunyabusiness7927]

If he made that joke today, his show would be canceled, and he would have to apologize to the NBA, its fans, and enter sensitivity training.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Luka basically making up for it by owning the entire league, along with Jokic. 😂😂

[@kevbarre6188]

Actually the nba had more white guys back then than they do now on the floor. When i look at the old games during jordan era and compare them to now, the first thing that comes to my mind is, wow jordan played against a lot of slow white guys.

[@kevbarre6188]

Actually the nba had more white guys back then than they do now on the floor. When i look at the old games during jordan era and compare them to now, the first thing that comes to my mind is, wow jordan played against a lot of slow white guys.

[@Mateo.7777]

@@nunyabusiness7927 then probably sent to a Chinese gulag for "re-education"

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

Damn, the air jordans came out in '86 and are still being produced today

[@LWH768]

85

[@Jaunty_jules]

that's not the impressive part, the impressive part is that there still super famus. all star for example came out in the 50s after WW2. but there not that famus

[@jeromestithsr.7138]

85

[@youreright.3955]

Nike expected to sell 3 million shoes in 3 years and it sold 130 million on MJ's first year in NBA.

[@KusMoGX]

I don't think any other basketball shoe even comes remotely close. Even the Chuck Taylors cater only to a certain group of people. The Jordan 1s are universal. All different races, cultures, age young and old, rocking the 1s. Kobes and Kyries appeal to sneakerheads and ballers. Jordans appeal to almost everybody. And they're openly unisex. Women aren't shy about wearing Jordans. I think the only sports apparel that has the Jordans beat is in terms of mainstream acceptance is the Yankees cap. Both transcend what they were supposed to represent. They've become fashion.

[@jordybos1559]

If only anybody knew what was to come for Michael Jordan after that...., what a carreer! Wat a legend!

[@benjones6030]

Wow he wasn't far off when he said he was going to retire at 32, he was 30 when he retired for the first time in 1993.

[@M0rph123]

Hopefully basketball works out for this guy.

[@robrick9361]

If it doesn't..........there's always baseball 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fullybluntt]

Love how he finishes his education for his mother's wishes 1:58

[@TheRealBirdmann]

His reaction when asking about the playoffs after getting knocked out.. love that

[@typ760]

Takes notes youngsters this is BASKEBALL RIGHT HERE PERIOD!

[@conbonison4378]

Every sneaker head cried internally when he threw that Bred

[@Longenecker1776]

I’d like to know where those 2 exact sneakers are now 🤔?

[@jonathantuazon7309]

He threw it not knowing it's gonna be a 25gran shoe 😂

[@MrAceMcGee]

Or when he said they were ugly

[@moo-rob]

I know it's like watching somebody getting hit in the balls

[@seankazmi3129]

Nobody was crying back then, we played in those , not look fashionable

[@SF_Native]

So happy to that I was able to watch Jordan play in the 80s and 90s. Lots of great players have come after, but there will never be another Michael Jordan.

[@calm1047]

As a kid. I grew up 9 blocks from the old Chicago Stadium. I saw Jordan live in his first year and during his first championship run! We all know what happened after that 😊

[@TrulySzn]

Did people really thought air Jordan’s 1 were ugly back then?

[@greekveteran2715]

I was only 5 at that year, but thank GOD he had a long career and I managed to watch a lot of Michael Jordan as also Shaquille O'Neal and all the other legends of that era!!! MJ is easily the BEST basketball player ever! Those who praise more, players like the drama queens of our days, is just because they haven't watched Michael Jordan on a live game!! MJ was pure magic, nothing has ever come close to that...

[@feddi7693]

💯

[@livem18]

Agree

[@alan2651]

He had great character and thought carefully and very mature at very young age. No wonder he became one of the greatest or greatest of all time.

[@jonhonrado8143]

Watching this just makes you happy 😊 MJ is my hero and to do what he did knowone will never do again. There will only be one man who for a second you think was not from this life because what he accomplished was unthinkable

[@lennongaz]

I remember playing with that basketball, brought back memories.

[@echomike8591]

First 45 seconds, MJ is showing he is a great endorser and salesman hahaha!

[@MrDindeep]

Man legend of legends and goat of all goats ever period every athlete wishes to have that kind of impact on any sport God bless you tons

[@TimEric4d3d3d3]

The GOAT - Both of these guys

[@guerryfrancois4780]

2 GOATs! That was Awesome! I remember watching this live 36 years ago at 16 years old.. WOW!

[@hz7654]

And this "ugly" sneaker can still be seen at every high school on the East coast, West coast, Midwest and everywhere in between. Damn near 40 years later.

[@svt32vdohc]

And worth a fortune.

[@_Game0ver_]

Don't forget in just about every country in the world, also! Got me a pair here in Australia.

[@laronrosser294]

I just bought a pair. Still running hundreds of dollars. Lol

[@jordanhutton5787]

In 2023 those shoes are just about on every continent

[@jeromecastro3051]

And still selling out 💯

[@Chad-xs2de]

Jordan was already thinking about retiring at 32 when he was 23.

[@michaela8121]

And Jersey 23

[@sidney1234usc]

I don't think he realized how special the moment this was to interview such a historical player

[@vamsic8616]

To be fair this was literally during his second season lol

[@christophermiller3031]

Dave's constant kidding about Jordan selling products seems like a time capsule, especially considering how many influencers/media personalities we currently have in 2022. I'm quite sure there are more youths who want to be famous just to be able to sell products than there are who want to be a professional basketball player. Tbh being famous on a social platform is way easier than becoming the top tier of any professional sport... So... I'm not saying anything is bad... Just interesting.

[@bigcohiba298]

Authentic. Comfortable in his own skin 🐐

[@Hicks-g1m]

And to this day air Jordans are still the highest selling shoe of any NBA superstar in history

[@CrimsonUniverse22]

The man was only in his second year in the NBA at this point. That’s how amazing he was, being featured on a popular late night talk show after only two seasons.

[@davidmcquaid7862]

It’s refreshing to see him humble, down to earth and charismatic.

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

define humble

[@user-hf3uj1xd9p]

before the fortune and rings

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

@@user-hf3uj1xd9p hush

[@erykavila8305]

When he was younger and thinner it really emphasized the size of his hands! Wild the gloves he had 👋🏿

[@paymyself1st430]

Humongous Hands..NBA ball was like a Mini B-Ball in his grip..

[@jordanhutton5787]

His hand size allowed him to palm a basketball which is RARE

[@kleitosaliagas5668]

​ Dude, most grown men can palm. A basketball! Dave is palming it in this video.

[@judy9139]

@@kleitosaliagas5668big difference between palming a ball enough to hold it vs palming a ball enough to easily move it around without it slipping out. When you’re catching the ball out of the air with one hand you’re not just paling the ball, you’re controlling it.

[@Redmenace96]

I watched this!! Jordan was sooo cool

[@IsaiasMGPalafox]

“Well neither does the NBA.” 🫳🎤 Iconic. 🤣👏

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Classic throwback there and the shoes The Jordan #1 I think is more popular today then when it came out

[@deandredeshong7287]

MJ the best NBA player to ever lace up some hoop shoes.

[@jrallday]

David always made his guess feel comfortable, He was great!

[@daveclark8337]

Paris Hilton, Bill O'Reilly, Lindsey Lohan, Farrah Fawcett, Justin Bieber and Cher have left the chat.....

[@sherman2142]

the GOAT . He showin a level of maturity that is rarely found in sports

[@QuantumBraced]

When I was a kid I had a Jordan jersey that I wore almost every day when I would go out and play.

[@paulkowalik9604]

Watching MJ win championships in the 90’s was the best sports experience ever. Because of him I only wear Jordan’s.

[@mikewhite4560]

So have you declared BANKRUPTCY?

[@mikewhite4560]

@@paulkowalik9604 Many Minority Children didn't get the Privlege of taking ECONOMICS as they've been BRAIN WASHED....

[@paulkowalik9604]

@@mikewhite4560 LOL, no. I don't have that many pairs, and I always by on sale.

[@Pillowbiter69]

@@paulkowalik9604 retro Jordan’s don’t ever go on sale. U must be buying those weird looking Jordan’s.

[@paulkowalik9604]

@@Pillowbiter69 Everything is on sale and for sale inf you know the right people.

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

I remember back when Jordan first started is run, every day the newspaper was like "Jordan scores 60", "Jordan scores 49", "Jordan scores 50". It was crazy. And I didn't live in Chicago.

[@Kevon420]

We invented the term G.O.A.T. to describe Michael Jordan!

[@diegodelarosa1925]

That's all what every body talk about. The G O A T. Who else?????.

[@gavilanthegringo]

The fact you had this video is impressive than the interview itself

[@markjones952]

Michael Jordan was a professional basketball player from 1984 to 2003. He played baseball in 1994. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

[@mikewhite4560]

So was RUSH LIMBAUGH. ..

[@fredwerza3478]

@@mikewhite4560 Limbaugh was a Communist Clown

[@edwconr]

Thanks for posting; American excellence at it's best as Mr. Michael Jordan has the winning spirit of a true champion.

[@WillyQComic]

23! He was 23 in this episode... the GOAT 23 with the 1's cause he's the 1.

[@luisdaniel7027]

The Iconic AIR JORDAN 1 Chicago

[@chiefscheider]

I was in college when I first heard the nickname "Magic" Jordan. From that point on I was his biggest fan.

[@kjwindar1564]

He's like a shark

[@illestofdemall13]

Are you confusing MJ with Magic Johnson? Never heard Michael Jordan be called "Magic."

[@chiefscheider]

No, Magic Jordan and Air Johnson. My two favorite players! 🤟

[@illestofdemall13]

@@chiefscheider Ok I see you're trolling lol

[@chiefscheider]

*_AAAYYYYY_* 😉

[@johnfoley2480]

What shoes is he wearing here and what kind of jacket does anyone know?

[@theshoot961]

When Letterman told Michael to stop that, he took it personally.

[@guyeshel9316]

The dude is so impressive, there is something in his face and form that is mesmerizing

[@apswirl]

Anyone catch that at 23, he was already talking about stepping away from basketball in his early 30S? Even before the first three peat and his father passing. After his first retirement, he talked about always having planned on retiring from basketball. This is proof positive. None of us should’ve been very surprised in ‘93. We just weren’t paying attention because of his greatness in the game.

[@AndyJay1985]

He knew it was ok to step away on a high note and not run himself into the ground like many athletes. Luckily, he was able to come back, and three peat again.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

I wish MJ never retired until 2003. He would have accomplished even more accolades and settled the Goat debate even further.

[@ardoniswilliams7241]

I was 15 in '86, this is back when the 1s ( they weren't called that back then bc those were the only pair at the time) were $65, that was a lot of money for Jordans or gym shoes in general back then.

[@WY-bf2fx]

representing the blue collar and the confined at the same time, respect

[@srinivasnahak3473]

He crossed all the color and cultural barriers with his achievements

[@shogekimura]

i remember getting Michael Jordan cologne for Christmas one year when i was like 10 years old. It was a prized possession so much so that i never wore it even once. i just took the cap off sometimes to smell it then put it back.

[@jaywalker3553]

Jordan is and will always be the Goat 🙌🏾

[@samsonsalam3879]

his speaking style is exactly like anthony edwards. like father like son😂

[@nihatkayar3170]

Share, the GOAT and show this video to your kids !

[@roygarza2770]

The Movie Air is great but I watched this young man play when I was 13 and my goodness watching this man play was like watching a movie.. Jordan is a beast

[@luckytai-lan2166]

It's worth mentioning that Letterman stands 6'2" .

[@andrerichison4426]

This is great! He is very outstanding and Letterman is good talking to him .

[@playnatethegreat]

Michael Jordan with 23 years of age. I will always connect the number 23 to MJ.

[@RampageYI]

Is there any other number that’s universally associated with a person? I don’t think there is.

[@Pirrelli8]

Yes, it’s called 2 3 peats………23

[@tombasye1016]

Michael Is Beyond Legendary Pro Basketball Player, That Completely Literally Fly's In The Air, Alot To Drop The Ball In The Hoop, Nobody Can Ever Replace Him. 😆

[@Icutmetal]

You know you don’t have to capitalize every word, right?

[@aivah07]

This footage is so vintage it looks like a clip from a movie lol

[@xaviergraves-hawkins5852]

David Letterman made the best joke

[@LesleyKimWriter]

""Good Luck"?... Thats when it became personal for me." 😂🐐

[@stonedog23]

The two GOATs! Jordan over Lebron, Letterman over Leno and Carson.

[@bruderschweigen6889]

Had never actually heard him speak didnt expect him to be so articulate although he's an incredible businessman so i shouldn't be so surprised

[@josephlawson9950]

come on slam and welcome to the jam

[@TheCarpentersApprentice]

Yeah come on let’s jam!

[@matthewinsydneyful]

Happy birthday Mike.. Always polite, smart and always up for a joke

[@derrickbrewer8311]

Classic material!!!!!

[@gb92081]

Wow this was gold. Glad this popped up on my feed. So much history in this interview. Basketball and sneaker heads know what I'm talking about.

[@luismolinares940]

Wow

[@puttervids472]

As a kid of the 80s who played basketball, it was MJ or Bird. Period. And MJ became the largest thing you had ever seen grown before your eyes.

[@Tcheera]

it was sad that he retired before his prime ended due to tragedy even though that age was normal when he started and he predicted that age even then which is WILD, since plenty of guys played a lot longer. Maybe that foot break along with teams starting to "Jordan rule" and not have flagrants made him doubt he'd be able to be one of the longer lasting dudes like some of the bigger guys or PGs... but I think we're all grateful that he came back and proved you could still be not just an MVP but a demolisher of the league at a mid 35 even without modern medicine :) What a legacy. And I know people wanna ignore the Wizards but I won't do that. He was older and the medicine wasn't as good, and finally all the beatings he took and the resilience of his body lost out to father time. Not in terms of being even far better than an average NBA player. I think even after his Wizards retirement he could've still cooked all but the all stars and maybe with some modern medicine gone for longer if he wanted. But the man was perfection and ... well I'll just say I remember trying to play basketball and volleyball after my ankle spiral fracture. For basketball not a chance. For volleyball I could compensate more on sand but I had to totally change my style and be setter rather than hitter, and my body started betraying me. I knew where I wanted it to go in my head, but often my ankle would give out and it wouldn't get there and that was hard. I had the sense memory of the game, but to lose the abilities and then have the pain and other problems kick in... eventually it becomes less enjoyable. Still you saw moments that were still awe inspiring. To see a 40 yo chasedown pin to the backboard block is something to see and I don't know very many guys at age 40 who could do it, not even a lot of 40 yo players who stayed in the NBA and who were a lot taller than him. Even in modern medicine I'm sure we'll see it happen some day, but I dunno, think it will be awhile before we see another 40 yo replicate that against an NBA player in a fastbreak unless the NBA goes back to plumbers (it's a joke don't flame). Y'know the thing I do truly believe about MJ, for better or worse, is that he truly did always keep "the love of the game" clause both in his contracts and in spirit. I fully believe that NBA is a job and players have the rights to treat it like one -- but the players that people will always gravitate to calling the greatest are the ones who treat it as far more than a job -- as their lives, as a calling.

[@classicTV2123]

wow hell of a video thanks for uploading this

[@jarellbrown824]

He just threw a $20,000 shoe like it was nothing 😩

[@zyragale60]

The "AIR" movie ❤

[@quiet451]

That '86 Celtics team had 5 future Hall of Famers. Damn right they were going to win it all.

[@knee-deep1967]

The '86 Celtics team patented the concept of championship passing followed by the Spurs and Warriors.

[@Sonnel_James]

Dave and Mike got real good chemistry

[@baldheadkid]

4:14 Casually picking the correct winner Boston.. and Finals matchup (Houston over Lakers)

[@whenisdinner2137]

I think people underestimate how good of a businessman Michael Jordan was. He knew exactly what he was worth and got every penny out of it that he could.

[@realitychallenged4488]

That Geography degree really paid off in the end

[@murrayscott3513]

Those were fun times

[@muhammadnakiabinmdbukharin5536]

I was around 14 or 15 years old when I first time heard the name Michael Jordan. I'm mot that basketball fans back then but MJ change it all. Since then I'm a Chicago Bulls fans til now. MJ is my GOAT !

[@mykekackhertz7342]

one and only GOAT !!!

[@joyofeverything]

The star power is emanating from my phone’s screen nearly 40 years later

[@jaykingthoughts]

Dave Letterman is brilliant, Michael Jordan is the GOAT and this interview was great, Jordan was ready for Dave at all times lmao