Basketball

A portrait of basketball player <n>Kobe Bryant</n> in his early career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

<n>Michael Jordan</n> of the <n>Chicago Bulls</n> after winning the 1992 <n>NBA Finals</n> against the <n>Portland Trail Blazers</n>.

A young <n>Shaquille O'Neal</n> in a promotional photo featuring his <n>Reebok Pump Shaq Attaq</n> sneaker.

<n>Michael Jordan</n> in the <n>Air Jordan 7 'Olympic'</n> before the 1992 <n>Tournament of the Americas</n>.

A 1998 portrait of <n>Kobe Bryant</n>, photographed by <n>Walter Iooss Jr.</n> for <n>Sports Illustrated</n>.

Rapper <n>Snoop Dogg</n> at the <n>2003 NBA All-Star game</n> in Atlanta. Photo by <n>John Zich</n> for <n>Getty Images</n>.

Nike Air Jordan: An Icon That Defines Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

<n>Kobe Bryant</n> on the bench during the <n>NBA Finals</n> in 2001. Photo by <n>M. David Leeds</n>.

<n>Michael Jordan</n> wears the "banned" <n>Nike Air Ship</n> sneakers during a 1984 preseason game.

An editorial look from <n>Aimé Leon Dore</n>, the brand founded by <n>Teddy Santis</n>.

Fictional player <n>Richmond Van Dam</n> for a <n>Puma</n> <n>Ralph Sampson OG</n> campaign. Photo by <n>Chad D. Ghiron</n> for <n>Highsnobiety</n>.

Basketball player <n>Allen Iverson</n> in a <n>Philadelphia 76ers jersey</n> for <n>SLAM Magazine</n>.