NBA history has given us some unforgettable MVP battles—Shaq vs. Nash, Harden vs. Giannis, Rose vs. LeBron, and the legendary ...

but the Air Jordan 3 did not launch until 1988 (hence the message inside the tongue). Jordan wore the model when he won his first league NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1988.

Hurts' star power appears to have gone even higher as he was recently spotted having dinner with NBA legend Michael Jordan.

In the East's 138-133 win, Michael Jordan garnered MVP honors after totaling 40 points, eight rebounds, four steals and four blocks while showing off his trademark late-game clutch scoring.

Curry joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to win four championships, two scoring titles, two league MVP Awards and two ... points while making six 3-pointers, including ...

“MVP of the season,” Jordan told ESPN in March 2011 ... In 406 games with the Bulls, Rose averaged 19.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks. He won the 2009 ...