Jordan famously explained to a friend his refusal to support a Black candidate for the U.S. Senate against North Carolina incumbent Jesse Helms – who advocated for segregation and later filibustered against establishment of the Martin Luther King Day holiday – with the phrase, “ Republicans buy shoes, too .” He later claimed it was meant as a joke.

Bronny James finishes with 17 points, but it's not enough to prevent the undefeated Clippers from surging late to a 67-58 Summer League win over the Lakers.