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Revealed: Billionaire Michael Jordan Set To Play Pivotal Role At 2024 NBA All-Star Game

Published 02/11/2024, 11:22 AM EST

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After contributing so many years, being the 6X champion, Michael Jordan, to this day, remains a prominent figure in the league. The Bulls superstar held a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets until last year. And now, with an estimated worth of $3 billion, His Airness is all set to play another pivotal role for the NBA this year. As the world gets ready for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, MJ’s Nike Division, the Jordan Brand, has been working on something to make it extra special for the players and fans. That’s right, the brand will design and distribute the jerseys for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.

The 73rd annual All-Star Game will go down on the 18th of February in Indianapolis. And for the seventh consecutive year, the Jordan Brand has designed the uniforms for the two Conferences. The Jordan Brand NBA All-Star 2024 uniforms will debut on the night of the fan-favorite game at 8 p.m. ET, which will incorporate Nike Dri-FIT ADV technology. The blue and red uniforms for the Eastern and Western Conference, respectively, honor the rich history of the NBA and the legacy of basketball in Indiana.

The NBA describes the uniforms asDesigned from the idea that basketball was raised in Indiana, the uniforms are rooted in a nostalgic, heritage look that features a tonal twist on the classic red and blue uniforms with cream lettering. The pinstripes are inspired by the iconic Pacers uniforms in the late 1990s and early 2000s.”

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The 2024 NBA All-Stars will also wear Hoosier-inspired, vintage warm-ups designed by the Jordan Brand. Let us take a closer look at the details of the jerseys and shorts.

The Jordan Brand paid due homage to Indiana

The words “All-Star” are written on the front of the jersey, with the “All-Star” logo featured below them. Parallel lines run down the jerseys, which are meant to pay homage to the host city. There are five stars on each side of the jersey, symbolizing the five players representing each team. The shorts also feature the “All-Star” logo on both sides, with a circle encompassing each logo. This circle is meant to honor the downtown Indianapolis Monument Circle that encircles the mighty Soldiers and Sailors Monument of the Circle City.

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All the stars rotate around the NBA “All Star” logo on each side of these shorts, representing the 12 stars on each roster. And right above the black jock tag, we have the “73” Annual” highlighted across the jersey as its anthem graphics.

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Surrounding these circles are six stars each on both sides, which are meant to represent the 12 All-Stars on each team. You will also see a ligature mark on the belt buckle (inspired by the graphical origins of the sport) of the shorts, represented by “ASG.”

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The uniforms are already available on Nike.com, NBAStore.com, and a few retailers across the country for sale. So grab yours before the game!

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Tsuktibenla T Jamir is an NBA author at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Masters in Journalism from the prestigious Delhi School of Journalism, this Nagaland native combines her academic prowess with her passion for the game to craft compelling narratives that bring the NBA to life. She finds immense joy in dissecting the journeys of the athletes who make the game larger than life.
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