JBC stars dish on their favorite Jordans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Back in February, when Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.) forward Tony Parker learned that he’d be suiting up for the East in the 2012 Jordan Brand Classic at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte (7 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN), he was most excited about the fact that he’d get the chance to meet Michael Jordan.
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Indeed it is.
After all, Spike Lee, er Mars Blackmon, has been saying it in Air Jordan commercials since the early 1990s: "It's gotta be the shoes."
That begs the question: Which Jordans are the best to ball in?
We caught up with the Jordan Brand All-Americans to get the low down.
Shabazz Muhammad
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), SF
Signed to: UCLA
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“I’d have to say the 9’s because I hooped in them all year and they’re really comfortable.”
Archie Goodwin
Sylvan Hills (Little Rock, Ark.), SG
Signed to: Kentucky
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“I’d definitely have to say that the Concord 11’s are the best shoes to hoop in. They’re light and those colors really set it off. They’re just really comfortable and I honestly like all the Jordans, but if I had to pick one those are the pair I’d say.”
Tony Parker
Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.), PF
Undecided
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“Definitely the 12’s for sure. They are just really comfortable shoes and they give great ankle support. I love playing in those.”
Rasheed Sulaimon
Strake Jesuit (Houston), SG
Signed to: Duke
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“Probably the 11’s. I’ve got every color of that shoe that ever came out. Love them because they’re light and they give great support. It’s a very stylish shoe too. It just raises the bar when you’re rocking the 11’s.”
Rodney Purvis
Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.), SG
Signed to: NC State
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“I’d have to say the Cool Greys. They have the best grip and they just feel good. They’re just swaggy.”
Isaiah Austin
Grace Prep (Arlington, Texas), C
Signed to: Baylor
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“I personally prefer the 11’s because they’re light weight and they’ve got good grip. Plus they’ve got a really smooth look.”
Danuel House
Hightower (Sugar Land, Texas), SF
Signed to: Houston
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“I’d say the Retro-13’s because it’s got great ankle support and it’s stylish.”
Alex Poythress
Northeast (Clarksville, Tenn.), SF
Signed to: Kentucky
The best Jordans to hoop in are ...
“I like the 10’s because they’re really comfortable and sturdy. Plus they’ve got good ankle support, which is important because I have ankle problems.”
Jason Jordan is the basketball editor for ESPNHS. He can be reached at jason.x.jordan.-ND@espn.com. Don't forget to follow him on Twitter: @JayJayESPN.
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