Michael Jordan's sneakers have been banned in his own arena. The Chicago Bulls revealed an addition to its Jordan statue Monday evening, as black boxes censor the sneakers in promotion of the forthcoming Air Jordan 1 High "Bred" release.

Bulls and Jordan Brand play off the 1985 'banned' moment with a creative stunt involving Michael Jordan’s statue at the United Center.

Jordan brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Interestingly, the brand found a unique way to pay tribute to Michael Jordan.

According to Complex, the NBA had teamed up with Jordan Brand on a range of 'banned' jerseys, which would see the Jordan logo partially covered with a black censored bar. However, in an ironic twist, the NBA pulled out of the idea at the 11th hour, effectively banning the 'banned' jerseys.

Nike has put black bars over Air Jordan 1 sneakers on its website to celebrate its iconic commercial from 40 years ago.

Basketball fans and sneakerheads heading to the United Center in 2025 might do a double-take when they enter the atrium and see the famous Michael Jordan statue. The sneakers on MJ’s statue have been completely blacked out (solid black squares over the feet).