<Tr> <Th> Markets </Th> <Td> Worldwide </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> Air Jordan at Nike </Td> </Tr> <P> Air Jordan is a brand of basketball footwear and athletic clothing produced by Nike . It was created for former professional basketball player Michael Jordan . The original Air Jordan I sneakers were produced exclusively for Jordan in early 1984, and released to the public in late 1984 . The shoes were designed for Nike by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore . </P> <P> Since its introduction into the sports shoe market, the Air Jordans evolved from the original basketball shoes to models for different uses, including I - XXXII . The Jordan brand sponsors 21 active NBA players, including Jimmy Butler, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony . They also endorse Nike Air Jordan products . Also they sponsor other leagues such as the MLB, NFL, NASCAR and the WNBA . </P>

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