One of the most unique models in the Air Jordan line, the Air Jordan Retro 9 Basketball Shoes hold the distinction of being the sole model (produced during his basketball career) that Michael Jordan never wore on the courts. After leading the Bulls to their third consecutive championship, Jordan hung up his sneakers and decided to take a swing at a career in baseball. While MJ would sport them in cleat form, the fan-favorite design would be worn by NBA stars during the 1993-94 NBA season, keeping the Jordan franchise strong in the years before Jordan's legendary return.