Every NBA Championship Air Jordan 1991-1998: Where to Buy
Growing up in Chicago, summertime had a rhythm to it. School was out, the city felt lighter, and the Bulls were still playing. That meant the Finals, and more often than not, it meant Michael Jordan closing something out. What he wore during those moments wasn't just part of the game. It became part of the story.
From 1991 to 1998, those championships weren't tied to just one shoe. Jordan moved through models, leaving behind a lineup that's just as important as the wins themselves. This is the full breakdown of every Air Jordan worn in the NBA Finals, year by year, and where to find them now.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Years covered | 1991–1998 |
Total championships | 6 |
Models worn | AJ6, AJ7, AJ8, AJ11, AJ12, AJ14 |
Designer | Tinker Hatfield (all six) |
#6: Air Jordan 14 'Last Shot' - Beats the Jazz (1998)
MJ won his sixth NBA championship in the Air Jordan 14 'Last Shot,' hitting the game-winning jumper over Bryon Russell in Game 6 of the 1998 Finals.
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#5: Air Jordan 12 'Taxi' - Closes Out the Jazz (1997)
Number 5 on the countdown is the AJ12 'Taxi' - the white upper with black patent leather mudguard MJ wore for the Game 6 closeout against Utah in 1997. The Playoff 12s carried him through the Flu Game, but the 'Taxi' got the ring.
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#4: Air Jordan 11 'Bred' - Beats the SuperSonics (1996)
MJ won his fourth NBA championship in the Air Jordan 11 'Bred' during the 1996 Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics.
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#3: Air Jordan 8 'Playoffs' - Beats the Suns (1993)
MJ won his third NBA championship in the Air Jordan 8 'Playoffs' during the 1993 Finals against the Phoenix Suns, completing the first Bulls three-peat.
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#2: Air Jordan 7 'Raptors' - Beats the Trail Blazers (1992)
At #2 is the Air Jordan 7 'Raptors,' the Black/True Red pair MJ wore to close out the 1992 Finals against Portland. The colorway didn't even have its 'Raptors' name yet - Toronto wouldn't exist as a franchise until 1995. This was peak MJ: back-to-back rings, regular season and Finals MVP, plus Dream Team gold in Barcelona.
The AJ7 'Raptors' is also covered in every Air Jordan MJ wore in the NBA Finals with full resale info.
#1: Air Jordan 6 'Black Infrared' - Beats the Lakers (1991)
At #1 is the Air Jordan 6 'Black Infrared,' the most important championship Jordan ever made. MJ averaged 31.2 points, 11.4 assists, and 6.6 rebounds across the 1991 Finals while breaking through the Bad Boy Pistons and beating Magic's Lakers - the Porsche-inspired AJ6 carrying him to ring one.
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This story was originally published May 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM.