UPDATE 8/16/25: The Jordan Shattered Backboard t-shirts are now available on Nike.com.
Original Story 5/6/25:
Once upon a backboard-smashing time—August 26, 1985 to be exact—Michael Jordan dunked so hard in Italy, the glass quit its job. The moment faded like your old gym socks until 2015, when Jordan Brand brought it roaring back with the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.
Now in 2025, it’s the dunk’s 40th anniversary, Jordan Brand’s 40th birthday, and the AJ1’s 10th “Shatterversary”—a perfect storm of greatness. Naturally, Nike had to mark the occasion by giving us not one but two oversized Jordan Shattered Backboard T-Shirts. Choose between rebellious faded black or fresh-off-the-press off-white, depending on your mood (or laundry situation).
Each tee features MJ mid-air, mid-dunk, mid-glass explosion—complete with that number 23 jersey and chaotic shards flying like confetti at a GOAT parade. The back reads “1985 AIR JORDAN” in bold letters, just in case anyone forgot what year greatness began.
These tees drop in July 2025 on Nike.com, conveniently aligned with the rerelease of the beloved “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1s. So yes, you can match your shirt to your shoes and your entire ego.
In closing: if you’ve ever wanted to wear a moment of basketball history on your chest—and look good doing it—this is it. The Jordan Shattered Backboard T-Shirt is coming for your closet. Don’t miss the drop, unless you enjoy regret.
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