Michael Jordan’s High School Gym Gets Completely Transformed Thanks To Jordan Brand

Posted Jun 23, 2015
The legend of Michael Jordan began at one Laney High School. By now you’re well familiar with the story of how MJ wasn’t quite tall enough to make his Varsity squad and how the move propelled his notorious work ethic from that point onward. Now Jordan Brand’s 30th Anniversary arrives at Laney High to transform the gym in an homage to three decades of excellence in the Jumpman narrative. (Sneaker News)

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