When you think of Nike, Air Jordan, NBA, and New York Knicks… there is only one man that legacy with them all. Spike Lee spoke to Complex and had sneaker talk regarding what made him get into sneakers and being thankful to Michael Jordan for having his own sneaker. Lee also mention his view on hte NBA Lockout. You will never know which Air Jordan is his favorite, plus gives props to two celebrities all that and more after the jump…
What got you into sneakers?
Just growing up in Brooklyn, that’s all it is.
It’s part of the culture?
Hell yeah.
What is your favorite Jordan sneaker ever?
I’m terrible with Roman numerals but I think its the 11.
The patent leathers?
Yeah, the patent leather Jordans.
How do you feel about having your own Jordan Brand sneaker?
It’s great. I mean, I thank Mike all the time I see him, you know, thank you for doing this. He didn’t have to do it either.
How do you feel about the NBA lockout?
Money, it comes down to money and I think there’s gotta be a middle ground somewhere.
Is a 50-50 split good?
Whatever it is, there has to be a middle ground and its affecting people, you know a lot of people. I bet you Footaction doesn’t make as much money now as they do because before the game you come here, definitely. The McDonalds across the street, I mean this whole industry people thrive on it — when we have 20,000 in the Garden, everybody makes money here. Everybody.
How far do you think the Knicks are from winning a championship?
Not far, I mean if we play this year we are going to win a playoff game at least, we won’t get swept in the first round. Thats not gonna happen.
Who in your opinion is the most serious celebrity sneaker collector and why?
Clark Kent really has his stuff tight, Bobbito, those are two right there.
