Next up on the Sneaker News spotlight on Air Jordan Player Exclusives is the Air Jordan XIII; perfect timing, considering the XIII is poised to make a loud comeback in 2013 in a plethora of energetic Retro+ colorways, perhaps inspired by some of the PEs made before. We’ll have a ton of familiar names here like Ray Allen, Quentin Richardson, and the elder roster-men in Eddie Jones, but this is it the first Air Jordan PE spotlight we’ll have with Michael Jordan himself. That’s right: Michael Jordan rocked low-top Player Exclusives during the 1998 NBA Playoffs, so check out MJ’s rare PEs and a library of other goodies below and let us know which is your personal favorite.
Might as well start off with the man himself: peep these rare Air Jordan XIII Lows made just for Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Playoffs.
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Michael Jordan Through The Years: Air Jordan XIII
Who else but Ray Allen to kick off this Air Jordan PE spotlight? This White/Green PE was worn during one of the most historic games in NBA history and was later released in very limited quantities.
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NBA Feet: Ray Allen Breaks All-Time 3-Point Record In Air Jordan XIII PE
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Later in the 2012 NBA Season, Ray Allen wowed the crowd with an ‘Away’ rendition of the Air Jordan XIII.
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NBA Feet: Ray Allen – Air Jordan XIII Black/Green PE
Ray Allen was the only athlete to sport new PE’s last season: check out Q-Rich’s ‘Away’ joints.
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NBA Feet: Quentin Richardson – Air Jordan XIII Black/Royal PE
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Air Jordan XIII – Quentin Richardson Orlando Magic PE’s
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Can’t forget his PHX Suns days, can we? This Home PE was indeed accompanied by an ‘Away’ and ‘Alternate’ version.
NBA Feet legend Gilbert Arenas sported some never-before-seen PEs during his stint in Orlando.
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NBA Feet: Gilbert Arenas – Air Jordan XIII – White – Black PE
Make that a total of THREE NBA ballers who rocked Air Jordan XIII PEs this year. Bobby Simmons makes his NBA comeback and brings some fire with him!
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NBA Feet: Bobby Simmons – Air Jordan XIII PE
Air Jordan XIII – Bobby Simmons Game-Worn Autographed PE
Upon entering the NBA, Jordan Brand athlete Chris Paul had the pleasure of owning this Hornets colorway of the XIII.
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Air Jordan XIII – Chris Paul Home PE
During the 2011 offseason, Miami Heat start Dwyane Wade was seen rocking this amazing PE during a workout with teammates.
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Dwyane Wade Trains In Air Jordan XIII PE
Mike Bibby’s a regular in our Air Jordan PE spotlights thanks to his connection with Jordan Brand.
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Air Jordan XIII Low – Mike Bibby Sacramento Kings PE
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Even some special notice went to Bibby’s Team Dime (TD) crew!
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Although well into his own signature line, Carmelo Anthony got some XIII love from JB, too.
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Air Jordan XIII (13) – Carmelo Anthony Nuggets Home PE
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These rarities won’t come around often – check out this ‘Away’ PE made for Carmelo Anthony.
Kidd’s stint with Jordan Brand came during his best days as a New Jersey Net – peep this grey-toe PE from 2005.
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Air Jordan XIII (13) – Jason Kidd Nets PE
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A second version was available too, matching perfectly with the team’s Away digs.
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Jason Kidd’s Greatest Sneaker Moments @ Complex.com
Frenchman Mickael Pietrus had a steady rotation of Air Jordans during his Warrior days.
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Air Jordan XIII (13) – Mickael Pietrus 2004 Home PE
If we’re dating back to 2005, better believe Eddie Jones will make an appearance!
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Air Jordan XIII – Eddie Jones Miami Heat Home PE
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Looks like former Oregon Ducks star Fred Jones put these Thirteens to good use!
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Air Jordan XIII – Fred Jones Autographed Game-Worn PE