As Michael Jordan made history and broke records with ease on the courts, the GOAT often did so while wearing these blue shorts. Really, there were his old UNC practice shorts that he'd wear underneath his game uniform. Seriously, he wore these shorts nearly every game while playing in the NBA.

After all, they were his lucky shorts.

Nike's newest Air Jordan 3 sneakers draw inspiration from the story of MJ's good-luck shorts — they're even named the "Lucky Shorts" 3s. On top of dressing up in creamy whites and UNC-ish blues, Nike's Jordan 3 boasts a unique inner tongue tag with a clothing size and care instructions, nodding to the essence of the shorts.

And the rest of the Air Jordan 3 is as clean as it is "lucky." For starters, the sneakers feature crisp textured leather moments, joined by smooth suede touches. It's also quite plush, thanks to the signature Air cushioning in the soles and the cozy interior.

There are no signs of the famous elephant print patterns, like on the "Black Cat" 3s and "Valentine's Day" Jordans. But honestly, this Air Jordan 3 is perfect without them.

After rumors and even early looks of the shoe, Nike's Air Jordan 3 "Lucky Shorts" sneakers are finally slated to drop on February 22 on Nike's SNKRS app and at select retailers. Time to gather all your lucky charms, for those looking to cop. 'Cause you'll need them!

When crafting this new Jordan 3 and the story behind it, Nike questioned: "We've always thought it was the shoes, but maybe it was the shorts all along?"

Hm, maybe. If so, let's hope the power of "the shorts" has rubbed off on these immaculate Jordan 3s, making them not only another slick design but the luckiest steppers in the AJ3 collection.