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This wearable fine art sweatshirt captures the defining moment of Michael Jordan’s rise to greatness—his game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship with the University of North Carolina. More than just a tribute, this piece is crafted with intricate hand-cut fabrics, layering textures to bring the moment to life in a three-dimensional way.

Design & Fabric Composition:

  • Heather Gray Base – The foundation lettering of the sweatshirt mirrors UNC’s iconic colors, symbolizing Jordan’s collegiate roots.

  • Hand-Cut Jersey Fabric – Jordan’s No. 23 UNC jersey is stitched with authentic mesh-textured fabric, giving it the realism of a game-worn look.

  • Layered Silhouette – His pose, mid-jump shot, is pieced together with multiple fabric layers, creating depth and movement as if frozen in time.

Story & Meaning:

This sweatshirt isn’t just apparel—it’s a tribute to the birth of a legend. Jordan’s shot against Georgetown wasn’t just a basket; it was the spark that ignited the greatest career basketball has ever seen. Every stitch, every texture, and every color choice tells the story of a young athlete stepping into his destiny.

Wear this piece and carry the essence of a moment that changed basketball forever. Greatness was when… and it lives on now.

“The Shot: Jordan’s College Rise”

$600.00Price
Color: Gray
Quantity
  • Material:

    • 8 oz., 52% airlume combed and ringspun cotton, 48% polyester, 32 singles
    • Grey Acid: 6.5 oz., 52/48 combed and ringspun cotton/poly
    • Pre-laundered sponge fleece
    • Triblend: 8.2 oz., 50% polyester, 37.5% airlume combed, ringspun cotton
    • Marbles: 6.5 oz., 85% airlume combed, ringspun cotton, 15% poly

    Feature:

    • unisex sizing
    • 1x1 ribbed cuffs and waistband
    • Raglan sleeves
    • Sideseamed

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