When Ray Allen wore Air Jordan 7s at the 2000 Sydney Olympics the design was already 8 years old. Jordan had worn them in 1992 Barcelona games, and they were dubbed the 'Olympic'. Designed without visible Air units the 7 offered lighter weight and improved fit. Given Jordan was playing for the US 'Dream Team' the colorway was deliberately partriotic.

Item 1 - Ray Allen, 2000 Sydney Olympics

Item 2 - Air Jordan 7, the Olympic