Ross Dwyer The great Scottie Pippen had a storied career that offered a truly unique distinction as the best “second fiddle” in NBA history. Pippen’s elite talent was cultivated while playing alongside Michael Jordan, and it’s his embracing of that role that has shaped him into one of the best to ever play the game. His time to shine came when Jordan abruptly announced his retirement so he could pursue a career in baseball before the 93-94 NBA season, and it was clear that he was ready for the spotlight as he averaged 22 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game while leading the Bulls all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals.
One of the telling accolades of that season was his NBA All-Star Game MVP. During his ASG performance, in which he scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, the Bulls superstar laced up a brand-new red colorway of his Air Maestro 2 featuring black and white accents and boasting an embroidered 33 on the heel, a pair that’s re-releasing sans the embroidered 33 as part of Nike’s expansive “Art Of A Champion” pack. With the the Air Maestro 2’s recent return to the spotlight, Nike dove into the vaults to unearth this incredible rare PE, complete with Pip’s autograph at the forefoot. While you wait for the detailed retro to re-release on the 10th, check out this artifact of Nike hoops history and keep in mind that the modified Air Maestro 2 LE is also available in two other colorways on Nike.com right now.
