Earlier in the season, I did a write-up on a pair of Air Jordan, “He Got Game ,” XIIIs (13s) that LaMarcus Aldridge wore. Released in 1997, the Air Jordan 13 was at the forefront of industry evolution, being the very first sneaker to be completely designed using computers. It was also originally designed with a mid-strap that, according to Nike shoe designer and legend Tinker Hayfield, would have allowed Jordan to make adjustments on the fly to the tightness of his shoe. In the end, that idea was scrapped.
Fast forward to 2018 and you have a new toy for LaMarcus to play with, the Air Jordan 33, the 33rd entry in the main Jordan lineup and one with an eye on the future with gentle nods to the past.