Nike Air Ballistic Force ‘Olympic’ Sample | Size 9

The 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, marked the formation of the infamous “Dream Team,” one of the greatest basketball rosters ever assembled. It was the first time the US recruited professional NBA players, including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, and Scottie Pippen. The Dream Team swept the competition with eight consecutive landslide victories, winning the Gold and cementing the team’s greatness. The 1992 Olympic Games and star-studded Dream Team significantly contributed to the popularity and globalization of basketball. 

This pair of Nike Air Ballistic Force ‘Olympic’ shoes is from the original 1992 release, after the version David Robinson wore during 1992 Olympic Games. The patriotic red, white, and blue colorway features gold embroidery accents. 

David Robinson, also known as “The Admiral” for his service in the U.S. Navy, was a 2 time NBA Champion, a 10 time NBA All-Star, and 1990 Rookie of the Year. Mr. Robinson won Bronze at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, and Gold Medals at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona and Atlanta, respectively.