*The hefty price tag for Air Jordan sneakers and the fatal consequences for kids enamored with the footwear have struck a nerve with Stephon Marbury.
The former New York Knick took to social media to blast Michael Jordan for the violence he has ensued over the highly sought after kicks.
Labeling Jordan, an NBA legend and six-time champion, “greedy,” Marbury retweeted fans while noting the struggles some parents may face to buy Jordans for their children.
In addition, Marbury touched on the fact that the masses have gotten “caught up in the greatness” of Jordan and vowed that “the time would change.”
The following are Marbury’s tweets pertaining to Jordan:
Real people know. I’m off the kids getting killed for Jordan’s. I hate that this dude won’t change that. Greedy! https://t.co/tcpL2whXVE
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) October 6, 2015
Yeah I know. People are so caught up in the greatness of his play that they lost their way. https://t.co/701YL3TfRC
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) October 6, 2015
I hate when kids cry because they can’t get this dude shoes because they can’t afford to buy them. It’s hard on moms https://t.co/xG1Fqdp5fL
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) October 6, 2015
Jordan has been robbing the hood since. Kids dying for shoes and the only face this dude makes is I don’t care. The time will change!
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) October 5, 2015
Marbury’s comments come as he prepares to bring back his Starbury sneakers, which were once on sale for $15 at the now-closed Steve and Barrys stores, a tenth of what Air Jordans go for today.
The violent history of Air Jordan sneakers was noted by Vibe, which referenced several riots taking place at sneaker stores following the release of the Jordans in 2014, 2012 and 2011. Three people were killed following the releases during that time.
In December, a 16-year-old boy in Ohio was shot and killed after attempting to steal a pair of limited edition Jordans. Jordan’s relationship with his popular sneaker brand has been a profitable one, with him bringing in more money than he made in the NBA with $100 million in 2014
Nowadays, Nike’s website lists Jordan basketball sneakers from $100 to $195 in men’s sizes.
With the violence and high price associated with Air Jordans, does Marbury have a point in his criticism of the brand and Jordan or is he simply hating just to be hating?
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