With the 2022-23 NBA season coming to a close, the players are off to their destinations. While a few like Steph and Klay have chosen to play a different sport to rehabilitate, many are off touring foreign lands. A city that has attracted plenty of NBA stars this off season is Paris, hosting the likes of Kuzma, Jaylen Brown and Karl-Anthony Towns for Fashion Week this year. The city is now welcoming an event organized by an NBA legend.
Having a special affinity with the city due to his brand, Michael Jordan is a common fixture among the Parisians. Last seen attending the 30th anniversary of Palais 23, a memorial hall for Jordan artefacts, the legend was around some big names – including a current NBA star, which earned quite a reaction from fans.
Michael Jordan attends an event in Paris alongside an NBA star
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Michael Jordan was spotted in Paris alongside Celtics star Jayson Tatum as the two met in Paris. Seen catching the Celtics forward by surprise MJ was in quite the jovial mood. There to attend the 30th anniversary of his memorabilia hall Palais 23, the NBA legend was also there to support his billion-dollar endeavor.
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A Jordan athlete since 2019, Tatum is in line for his own signature shoe with the billion-dollar worth brand. Launching the sneakers to the world in Paris Tatum made quite the noise with his new signature shoe. Dubbed the ‘Jordan Tatum 1’ the shoe is quite the spectacle leaving many impressed by its design and colors.
Confirming it himself, Tatum revealed that the inspiration stems from the Air Jordan 11 ‘cool grey’. While available in various colors there is an edition that pays homage to the original. Termed the Jordan Tatum 1 ‘cool grey’ the show holds the iconic colorways from the Jordan 11.
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The successful event was made even significant due to the interaction captured between the two.
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The cordial meet and greet between Jordan and Tatum caused many fans to go into hysterics. Discussing all the probabilities, fans were quick to react as many took to the comment section to voice their opinions. As always there was a fan who was there for all the jokes as he noted, “He tryna pass some that winning magic to Tatum.”
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The trend continued as another commented “Trying rub some championships on my Boy.” One stated, “Tatum to the Bulls confirmed.” Fans were not done talking about Jordan’s greatness as another chimed in stating, “Don’t wash your shoulders … let that greatness marinate into you.”
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