The Hare Jordan is returning to commemorate the Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary.
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Two classic characters from the 1990s are renewing their partnership, Nike announced Tuesday.
The Hare Jordan campaign — reprising the on-screen friendship of Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan — is returning to commemorate the Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary.
“Michael Jordan continues to be the inspiration and reference for how we run the Jordan Brand today,” Larry Miller, President of the Jordan Brand, said in a news release. “We draw inspiration not only from his unwavering commitment to greatness, but also the creative innovation he brought to the game of basketball. The Hare Jordan campaign was a whole new way to celebrate the fun of the game, and we look forward to working with our partners at Warner Bros. Consumer Products for a new take on this classic.”
From Nike’s announcement:
The original Hare Jordan collection debuted in 1992 following Jordan’s first championship season. Jordan and Looney Tunes star Bugs Bunny first partnered for the iconic ad, which aired during the professional football championship game, to announce the original partnership between the two brands.
The popularity of the campaign continued to grow over the years, culminating in a major motion picture starring Jordan, Bugs and their friends from the hardwood and the animated Looney Tunes universe.
“Each is an iconic figure and legend in his own right, but together Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan are an unbeatable combination on and off the court,” President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products Brad Globe said in the announcement. “We are excited to partner with Jordan Brand to reintroduce Hare Jordan to an entirely new generation of fans with this limited-edition collection that includes a mix of classic and cutting-edge styles.”
