There are legacy names in the world of sports who continue to inspire generations. Six times NBA champion?Michael Jordan is one of them. The NBA legend, who retired almost two decades back, is still a household name. Fans not only look up to him for his records and accolades on the field but for reasons beyond it. One of them being the?Air Jordans, the shoe brand which has become a historical product. Recently, an athlete subjected this beloved product?to mistreatment.
Given that these hold a special place in fans’ hearts, any mistreatment gets vehement opposition from them. A similar thing happened when the San Diego Padres outfielder,?Fernando Tatis Jr.,?wore the Chicago Lost and Found Jordan 1s.?
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s controversial treatment of the Jordans
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The second half of the MLB season has started, and teams are pulling up their socks. The players are working hard on and off the field to prepare for the upcoming games. In the same line, while Padres’ $340 Million star did a batting practice, the center of attraction became the Jordans he wore during that outing.
MLB Life shared this update on Twitter, that read,?”Fernando Tatis Jr. taking BP in Chicago Lost and Found Jordan 1s.”
Fernando Tatis Jr. taking BP in Chicago Lost and Found Jordan 1s 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/MpRTxGijju
— MLB Life (@MLBLife) July 14, 2023
Notably, Nike released the Air Jordan shoe for basketball player Michael Jordan, when he was playing for the Chicago Bulls in late 1984. Started as custom-made shoes, these have captured the market since their release on April 1, 1985.?
Its popularity has increased over the period, and one of the most premium shoes in the world. The rarity also makes them collectibles and expensive. Because of this, these hold a different place for fans who want to avoid creasing them. And when Tatis did, they couldn’t resist but share their thoughts.
Fans call out Tatis Jr. for not treating Air Jordans well
Sports enthusiasts treat Air Jordan it differently and use sheer precautions while handling or wearing them. And when they saw Fernando Tatis Jr doing the opposite, they reflected their disappointment in the following tweets:
Like nails on a chalkboard
— deRANGERS (@WWRangers) July 14, 2023
It’s his canon event.. pic.twitter.com/12a0JqkAee
— Jayden (@JadenNYY2499) July 14, 2023
More disappointments come in the open, seeing Tatis creasing the shoes.
Bro doesn’t know how to tie shoes properly big ahhh loops
— 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐖𝐊𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐈 (@GSHEnjoyer) July 15, 2023
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No him creasing them pic.twitter.com/MmvUTOmnLT
— mikey (@GAVINFUXX) July 14, 2023
https://twitter.com/markzuckerballs/status/1679971971751378944?s=20
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The entire episode largely disappointed fans who seemingly had their reasons for being so. What are your thoughts on this? What do you think about all the reactions? Let us know your answers in the comments box.
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