But First, A Salute to the OG Space Jam Sneakers!

So back in 1996, Warner Brother gave the children and adults who loved basketball an absolute gem! I mean, it’s one thing to see the GOAT acting in commercials, but a movie is something else, right? Well, the movie certainly became a staple in pop culture, and so did the iconic kicks! The Air Jordan 11 Space Jam first appeared on Michael Jordan’s feet during the movie in 1996. However, they didn’t get a public drop until 2000, that’s 4 years later!

We had to wait for 9 long years until we got the first re-release, and then a 2016 drop followed. Now although the Space Jams dropped multiple times, they’re still a grail to so many peeps out there. So if you’re still new to the game and wanna start a sneaker collection, they should definitely be in it!

2021 Feels Much Better With the Tune Squad

Today, 25 years later, the Space Jam torch is in Lebron James’ hands, and we know it’s gonna be lit! And because Nike likes to go all out, we’re getting a whole collection of Space Jam Sneakers. Let’s check the best ones out now!

Lebron 19 Space Jam – A Seriously New Legacy

If getting special kicks isn’t enough, we got a whole new silhouette of Lebron’s signature kicks! The sneakers feature a very interesting double-chamber Air unit at the heel, with a Zoom Air unit at the front. The main inspiration behind the silhouette is Space Jam: A New Legacy, naturally. The colors are as cartoonish as ever with a mix of blue, orange, yellow, and red! Although we have clear release dates for the whole collection, Lebron 19 isn’t among them. Maybe it’s gonna be the Space Jam sneakers cherry on top? Let’s wait and see!

Space Jam Sneakers and Xbox? You Can’t Be Serious!

Honestly, after the Travis Scott PS5 Dunks collab, we shouldn’t really be surprised, but we are! Although we’re not getting a console, the controller and its unique design is definitely a collector’s item. With the controller, we’ll get a pair of Lebron 18s inspired by the archenemies Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner! So if the Fast & Furry-ous life is what you like, this collab is exactly what you need. The set will drop on July 15, 2021, for $220, and actually resells for $1,000 on average!

It’s worth mentioning the mismatching pair will be available as a stand-alone on July 16, 2021, for $160. So better beep-beep your way into that drop with a sneaker bot because you can flip it for $300+!

Some More Space Jam Sneakers With Our Favorite Characters!

First up we got a Tweety vs Sylvester Lebron 18 with all the details from our favorite bird and cat. The sneakers feature an upper with a mix of black, white, red, and yellow. However, it’s the inside that looks pretty sick with the tongue and insole on one side being team Sylvester. The other side is definitely Tweety all the way! So if you’re a fan you can catch the kick on July 16, 2021, for $160. You can also resell the pair for around $300, so win-win!

Another rivalry comes to like on a pair of Lebron 18 lows on July 16, 2021! The Space Jam sneakers commemorate Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian with a pretty cool colorway. The kicks feature a split colorway with awesome details referring to both characters, and we’re there for it! The kicks will retail for $160 and currently resell for an average of $310.

Chucks and Air Force 1s Ahoy!

You can’t really think that these are the only kicks we’re getting right? Converse made sure they left some very nice Space Jam sneakers for us. The classic Chucks are coming in two awesome colorways. The Chuck Taylor All-Star ($70) features the Looney Tunes while the Chuck 70 ($120) rocks a Tunes Squad patch! Both pairs will drop on June 16, 2021, with the rest of the collection.

Next up, we have two pairs of Air Force 1. 2021 seems to be the year of the AF1s apparently, what with the Louis Vuitton AF1 collection reveal. But we’re not complaining because this silhouette always has a spot in our hearts. Now the first colorway is inspired by “computer chips” and rocks an all-black upper with the techy design. The second colorway is more cartoonish with a white & blue upper and Tunes characters! Both kicks will retail for $120 on July 16, 2021!

Space Jam Sneakers Need Matching Apparel!

It’s not really a basketball-themed movie if we didn’t get some gear. We’ve got the Tune Squad and Goon Squad uniforms, along with a Tune Squad varsity jacket. But that’s not all, because Converse is killing it with a Looney Tunes collection of hoodies, shorts, and more! And even if these aren’t worth a lot on the aftermarket, they’re worth owning especially if you love the franchise!

How to Successfully Cop The Collection?

Easy, you just gotta have an awesome Nike bot to help boost your success chances. And since the kicks are also dropping on Footsites, a bot like NSB can do the job, maybe even better! But a bot won’t do it all by itself, you gotta add more ingredients to the mix. From sneaker proxies to the right servers, you need to find the right combination! And if that ain’t enough, check out our blog for the latest sneaker and community news! Godspeed

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Jordan vs LeBron: Team History, Stats, and Achievements

Team History

Let’s take a moment to remember where LeBron James and Michael Jordan played!
During his career, Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. Meanwhile, James played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and currently Los Angeles Lakers. Both players share the same number: 23! However, we must mention that both of them had different numbers at some point.

Stats

We must admit to ourselves that LeBron James and Michael Jordan both have amazing stats no matter what. However, we should also keep in mind that MJ played for 14 years while LeBron has been in the game for 16 years. And hopefully stays for several more!

We should also mention that LeBron moved past Jordan in March of 2019 as the 4th in career scoring. But he did so as he wrote on his kicks “Thank You MJ” to commemorate his idol. To sum it up, Michael Jordan retired with a total of 32,292 points and 1,072 games played. On the other hand, LeBron is a position ahead of him with 33532 points and 1,237 games played to date.

Achievements and Awards

Lebron James and Michael Jordan both have accomplishments and awards that every rookie and basketball player hopes to achieve! That’s why we’re going to list some of them for you.

In addition to the multiple awards he earned, Michael Jordan made it to the Basketball HoF and the FIBA HoF and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. LeBron, on the other hand, got the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. He’s not a Hall of Famer yet since he’s still an active player. However, we’re sure he’ll be immediately enshrined once he meets the criteria!

Lebron James and Michael Jordan: The Humanitarians

With fame come responsibilities. People always look up to celebrities, especially if they are a cultural icon! LeBron James and Michael Jordan are idols for a lot of people from different generations, and that’s where their job starts outside the court.
We can proudly say that both of them honored that responsibility.

MJ made a lot of donations and participated in a lot of causes and organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Make-A-Wish foundation. From 2001 to 2014 he hosted the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament to raise money for charities. Finally, Jordan funded the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics that aim to serve patients with little or no health insurance! 

As for LeBron, he’s also an activist and supports non-profit organizations like After-School All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Children’s Defense Fund. He also founded the LeBron James Family Foundation and the “I Promise School”. 

Michael Jordan vs LeBron James: The Collaborations

All companies considered the basketball stars as must-have deals! That’s why both NBA champs have a long list of endorsements and advertisements up their sleeves!

Sneaker Talk

And now we’re finally going to discuss Michael Jordan’s and LeBron James’ impact on the sneaker industry.

Nike Signs LeBron James And Michael Jordan

Nike is a sneaker giant, that much we can admit. It’s one of the best and is always in the lead with innovative technologies and interesting campaigns. However, the company hit the jackpot in 1984 when they signed Jordan. Although Jordan was a big fan of Adidas kicks, Nike managed to seal the deal and the rest is history! Not only did they sign him as a collaborator though, but he also became a partner and managed to have a stand-alone brand within Nike: Jordan Brand. The Brand actually signs and collaborates with players now like Zion Williamson, and artists like Travis Scott! Meanwhile, LeBron James also signed with Nike in 2003. However, Nike was also not his first choice! Reebok and Adidas had an advantage over the Oregon-based company, but just like Jordan’s case, Nike managed to attract James with their great marketing skills.

How Much Are The Sneaker Deals Worth?

In terms of worth, Lebron James and Michael Jordan don’t even compare. At $130 million, MJ’s deal is the most expensive sneaker deal to date! So LeBron, at $32 million, is still almost $100 million short of Jordan’s deal. However, in 2015, Maverick Carter -LeBron’s business partner- said that his lifetime deal is worth $1 billion!

Jordan vs LeBron: The 2019 Homecoming Queen!

We will not go into the details of counting and calculating everything because Jordan Brand has been in the market for almost 20 years more than the LeBron line. However, we are going to compare this year’s most popular Jordans and Lebrons!
The Air Jordan 11 Retro “Bred” in its 2019 edition was the most coveted sneakers in 2019 with 44251 sales to date! On the other hand, LeBron 16 “Watch the Throne” is the best selling pair of kicks in 2019 with 4312 pairs sold so far.

Resale Wise: What’s Worth How Much?

Before getting to the numbers, we must mention that we’re including OGs and Retros. Collabs with celebrities, PEs, F&F releases are excluded because they are always worth a lot more than regular releases.
So, in terms of resale, Jordans resell with an average price premium* of 50% while LeBrons trail behind with an average of 31%.
*To anyone wondering, the price premium is how high the resale value goes over the retail price in percentage.

In terms of sneakers, it’s evident that Jordans have been and still are a huge part of the sneaker culture and sneakerheads consider some of the releases as grails. This impact is relatively due to the print Michael Jordan has left on and off the basketball court.
Meanwhile, LeBron is still an active player with no line of his own yet. But who knows? Maybe Nike will surprise us with a second stand-alone brand in the future!

Michael Jordan vs LeBron James: The Final Score

Did you really think you’d get a satisfying answer? This Michael Jordan vs LeBron James debate has been up since LeBron’s career started, and will probably stay for years after his retirement. LeBron James and Michael Jordan are both icons of different generations and it’s hard to compare them objectively. No numbers can give you a definitive answer, it’s a matter of personal opinion. But if we had to choose, we’d choose NSB!

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