In a groundbreaking announcement that has stirred excitement among NBA fans, New York Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge recently revealed his latest deal. Judge, a player of immense talent and recognition, has inked a deal with none other than the legendary Michael Jordan’s Jumpman brand.
This revelation came in the form of a tribute to basketball’s iconic figure. As Judge recreated Michael Jordan’s famed ‘6 Rings’ portrait to unveil his partnership with the Jordan Brand. The portrait is etched into the annals of basketball history. Captured after Jordan grabbed his sixth NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1998.
Drawing inspiration from this legendary snapshot, Aaron Judge posed with a hand on his face, with a noticeable ring. However, it wasn’t a championship ring that graced Judge’s finger; rather, it was a grand Jordan brand ring. Thereby exemplifying a new era for the baseball superstar.
Aaron Judge recreated Michael Jordan’s 6 Rings portrait to announce his signing with @Jumpman23 🔥⚾️ pic.twitter.com/JE6w2R3ZOa
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) August 18, 2023
The connection between Judge and the Jordan Brand had been brewing since 2022 when he was spotted in Jordan Brand gear. In a new move, he officially signed an endorsement deal earlier this year, enhancing his ties with the iconic brand.
Furthermore, Jordan brand also disclosed Judge’s first Jumpman which features a ‘Double Gum’ theme. This has an interesting link to his ritual on the ground and has the fans excited to see the 2022 AL MVP in them.
Aaron Judge unlikely to wear “Double Gum” Air Jordan 1 Low in MLB games
A glimpse into this remarkable collaboration was provided by Jordan Brand PE designer Ryan Smith, who showcased Aaron Judge’s “Double Gum” Air Jordan 1 Low cleat. Additionally, Smith’s caption told the intriguing origin story of the shoe’s color.
It all started with an initial meeting between Michael and the Jordan team and Judge himself. During this, Judge presented his distinctive in-game ritual of chewing bubblegum. Thereby, a fascinating routine that involves Judge kicking off each game by chewing on two pieces of gum at the outset of the first inning.
After he encounters a strikeout, he gets a fresh piece out of his gum stash, a tradition that persists throughout the game. The idea behind this is to end the game with the initial piece of gum, which Judge aptly refers to as the ‘tough’ and flavorless state.
Aaron Judge’s first @Jumpman23 PE is the “Double Gum” Air Jordan 1 Low, inspired by his in-game bubblegum ritual. 🍬 pic.twitter.com/LBrxXgSC5i
— Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) August 18, 2023
The fans are unlikely to witness Judge grace the ground with this unique pair of sneakers as the Yankees’ strict uniform policy. They usually don’t permit colorful styles on the ground while playing. However, he did wear them at the practice recently and paired them up with matching batting gloves.
As the dust settles on this announcement, the sports world watches with bated breath, envisioning Aaron Judge’s ‘Double Gum’ Air Jordan 1 Low cleat might just make an appearance on the MLB grounds.