Paolo Banchero Air Jordan 4028 PE
Paolo Banchero debuted an exclusive Air Jordan 4028 PE last night against the New York Knicks, even though his game ended faster than anyone expected. He left after a quick stint due to a groin issue, but he still gave MSG something worth talking about. His newest AJ4028 PE felt personal the moment he stepped on the floor.
The shoe brings soft blue tones mixed with bright green hits, and that combo
instantly caught my eye. It turns out the colors come straight from Seattle Rotary, the AAU program that shaped him long before the league. That detail hits different because you can tell it means something to him. The flipped-down collar added a relaxed look that he has been trying since joining Jordan Brand in 2022.
The AJ4028 itself continues the Air Jordan 40 line’s mash-up approach, pulling inspiration from older models without leaning too hard on nostalgia. There’s even a hint of a popular 2013 pair tucked into the color blocking, which longtime collectors will spot quickly.
This exact PE won’t see shelves, but more AJ40 hybrids are lined up through spring 2026.
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