Attend autograph shows and events: Attend autograph shows or events where Michael Jordan may be present to compare signatures and learn from experienced collectors. One final word in regards to collecting Jordan autographs: In the past Michael has been a fairly willing signer and legitimate "in person" examples do exist on the open market. It takes a sharp eye to identify genuine examples from the forgeries. It was a Saturday, and we had a meeting to present some scripts at Nike’s headquarters. At the time, I drove a baby blue 1966 Volkswagen Bug. In the meeting, Howard White says, ‘Jordan wants to play golf with you after we’re done.’ I said, ‘Sure, I’d love to.’ Jordan ranked first in midrange scoring and third in efficiency despite his midrange game requiring him to take numerous impossible shots against the league's top defenders on a nightly basis. With all due respect to Mullin and Del Negro, they were not the centerpiece of every opponent's game plan. They were not the focus of all the eyeballs in every arena. Comparing a signature under scrutiny with known authentic examples is an effective method for authentication. Side-by-side analysis allows for detailed scrutiny of individual letter formations, unique flourishes, and overall similarities. Online platforms, auction catalogs, or reputable memorabilia books can serve as references for genuine Michael Jordan signatures. By carefully examining the similarities and differences, you can make an informed judgment regarding the authenticity of a signature. Utilizing Technology for Authentication

Told by Mark Bostic, former University of San Diego (1983-86) basketball player and longtime Air Jordan collector known as @JumpmanBostic. Editor's note: This story was first published on April 16, 2020. " Game 6: The Movie," a cinematic production of 1998 NBA Finals Game 6 airs on Wednesday, May 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. A Michael Jordan signature can be worth anything based on a number of variables. First off, the value of a signature can vary depending on the item it appears on. The value of autographs on basketballs, jerseys, and trading cards is more than that of printed signatures.

Handcrafted by us, inspired by you and Michael Jordan

Unique flourishes: Look for specific details or embellishments that Michael Jordan consistently includes in his autograph, such as the looping “J” or distinctive line endings. That shoot was the first time I worked with Michael Jordan. That was his fourth or fifth season, right before the whole Air Jordan movement really took off. He came to my studio in the Chinatown area of Portland. I used a large-format camera. The actual negative is 4 by 5 inches, which is quite large compared to 35 mm film or medium format film. You don’t typically use those with people — and especially never sports. It’s the old-school, look-through-under-a-hood camera. Those cameras are really made for landscapes and product photography. Related Story 23 on 23: The many legends of Michael Jordan Read now

After the meeting, Michael says, ‘Rizzy, let’s go play.’ He starts to get into my car, but Tinker and Phil Knight freak out. Like, ‘Michael, you’re gonna ride in a Volkswagen?’ They’re all offering me the keys to their Ferraris or whatever. The golf course was only about 15 miles away and Michael said, ‘My college roommate drove one of these. I’ll be fine!’ It’s a beautiful morning, and we’re driving on Highway 26. He has the window down and his elbow out of the window, and people driving by are going, ‘That’s Michael Jordan!’ If anybody knows MJ, you know about his Flight School camp for kids. Because they would have some epic counselor games … Flight School used to be held at UC-Santa Barbara … two weeks … two sessions. When I went to college, they brought Darius because he was one of the top high school players. We were both counselors. It was our first time going. Fast-forward to after we get drafted by the Clippers, we’re in LA, which is an hour from Santa Barbara. When August comes, we’re like, ‘Man, we’re gonna go out there to the Jordan camp …’ because the runs used to be really good.

Visual timeline of every Michael Jordan sneaker

Authentication can be a complex process, and there are several common mistakes to avoid. Here are some tips to prevent falling into these traps:

MJ was an Adidas guy. He loved Adidas. He wore Converse in college, but he was an Adidas man. They gave him stuff, and he loved wearing it. So, he was going to a place [Nike] he didn’t even want to be. So, we talked and we pitched. I remember they played the Pointer Sisters at the end. They had this song called ‘Jump.’ They had clips of him dunking and doing his thing all different ways. I think that excited him. But he had a poker face … So, why would Nike want some young kid nobody knew? That was Sonny [Vacarro], Rob Strasser, Peter [Moore] and Phil [Knight]. They took that huge leap of faith. And you see where we are today. Sometimes, you just have to believe. Lo and behold, here I was, sitting and watching all this. Still, to fully absorb how special Jordan's late-era Bulls numbers were, you not only have to understand that he put them up in the face of astounding amounts of defensive pressure. You must also recognize that at one point in his career, his jumper was the weakest part of his game. Michael Jordan went off, scoring 55 points, equaling his highest output since he returned from retirement in 1995. It was an amazing display, but how he did it was telling. MJ didn't nibble around the edges or hunt foul calls all night. He made just one 3-pointer. He had 10 points at the line. He scored 42 on 2-point field goals alone.ON APRIL 27, 1997, Chris Webber and the Washington Bullets were visiting the Chicago Bulls for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. It didn't go well. The first time I met Michael Jordan, I played against him on Oct. 15, 1996. That was my second NBA game. It was preseason. Seeing him was surreal for me, and I was intimidated because I was not supposed to be in this moment. I’m supposed to be on the other side, watching and cheering for him. That’s been my whole life as a basketball player. Now I gotta beat him? Now I gotta stop him? I was like, ‘Man, you know how many times I rooted for him to destroy whoever was on the other end of the floor.’ Now, I’m this kid in this position, and I’m thinking, ‘Is this moment too big for me?’ Unbalanced spacing and proportions: Counterfeit signatures may exhibit irregular spacing, cramped letters, or an overall imbalanced appearance. Longtime Air Jordan collector Mark Bostic, known as @JumpmanBostic, shows off his original ‘Chicago’ Air Jordan 1s.