30 years ago marks the birth of one of the most revolutionary brands in basketball history: Nike and Michael Jordan’s “Air Jordan.” One of the defining elements of Jordan’s celebrated success story is the fact that he got cut from his Varsity basketball team his sophomore year in high school. But Jordan is the farthest thing from bitter, as he just gave his Emsley A. Laney High School gym an immaculate makeover. This renovation includes a new floor with the Jumpman logo at center court, state-of-the-art lights, and fresh trophy cases that pay tribute to the Jordan Brand’s 30 successful years. The gym unveiled itself at the Fred Lynch Invitational basketball tournament, where high school participants received the hottestJordan gear including the latest Air Jordan XX9s, Jordan Super.Fly 3s, and Jordan Super.Fly 3 POs