The Air Jordan 1, designed by Peter Moore and released in 1985, was considered a breakthrough in basketball shoe design, although its design was improved upon later with the Nike Dunk. The Air Jordan 1 is not only the greatest legacy in sneakers, but also the greatest legacy in basketball history.The first round, third overall pick, Michael Jordan, was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft. Before landing in the NBA, Michael Jordan excelled in college basketball at North Carolina and helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games.Michael Jordan soared in his rookie year wearing the Air Jordan 1. Jordan earned a spot on the All-Star team, finished third in scoring (28.2 ppg), brought back the Bulls back to the playoffs.Nike, a brand having troubles breaking into the basketball market, saw the potential in Michael Jordan as a player as well as a marketing icon and was immediately signed, fined Michael Jordan $5000 every time he wore the shoes during a game.
