Michael Jordan’s infamous Flu Game wasn’t even caused by the actual flu. Instead, those legendary “flu-like symptoms” that hobbled Michael Jordan during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals was caused by some bad Salt Lake City room service apparently. Regardless, the fact that Mike willed his Chicago Bulls squad to a victory created quite a buzz and the black and red Air Jordan 12 pair he wore stole the nickname shortly thereafter. This year’s Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” will drop on May 28th for $190 and sees the return of premium tumbled leather and Varsity Red accents, unlike 2009’s pair that featured a different take comprised of nubuck and unique details honoring the point tally Mike scored during Game 5.
