"Ja Morant PE customs": Fans hilariously react to customer finding bullet in Michael Jordan's AJ3 sneakers

NBA and sneaker fans from all over the world eagerly awaited Nov. 23. That date marked the release of the Air Jordan 3 Retro "Black Cement," one of Michael Jordan's most iconic sneakers.

Notably, one of the first customers to get the highly-coveted sneakers also found an unlikely souvenir inside.

X user @Just4Kicks212 revealed that he found an actual bullet on the side of the box.

"I'm assuming someone fired into a warehouse or trailer or something," the user posted.

It didn't take long before fans cracked some jokes about the curious incident:

"Ja Morant PE customs," one fan wrote.

"Those came from the Memphis warehouse," another fan said.

"I mean, he (Michael Jordan) did play for the Wizards, formerly known as the Bullets, so it makes sense to me," a fan commented.

"Ja PEs," a fan said.

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Image via Nice Kicks' IG (image credit: instagram/nicekicks)

Image via Nice Kicks' IG (image credit: instagram/nicekicks)

Image via Nice Kicks' IG (image credit: instagram/nicekicks)

For context, Ja Morant has often been part of gun-related jokes, as he was suspended by the league twice over controversial videos he shared on social media partying and playing with guns.

Morant has addressed it, vowing to do better and stay focused on being on the court to help the Memphis Grizzlies fulfill their potential.

Air Jordan Retro 3 "Black Cement," one of Michael Jordan's most iconic pairs

Ever since its original release, the AJ3 "Black Cement" has always been a must-have for those who follow sneaker culture.

This iconic black and gray colorway was one of the four original silhouettes of Jordan's third signature shoe. It originally dropped in February 1988, just before he debuted them in that year's All-Star Game. He won his first ASG MVP wearing it, and it didn't take long before it became an iconic pair.

It holds a special place in fans' hearts and some believe it's one of the greatest of all time. Nike has reissued the pair six times, including in 1994, 2001, 2011, 2018 and 2024.

Designed by legendary shoe designer Tinker Hatfield, the sneaker has a retail price of $220 in adult sizes, $150 for big kids, $90 for little kids and $72 for toddlers.

Those who were fortunate enough to secure a pair want to make sure they're in optimal condition, with no scratches or bullets to compromise it.