The story of the Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard is one of the most iconic stories in the history of basketball, and it has been made even more famous with the release of the Air Jordan 1 "Shattered Backboard" colorway. The story dates back to 1985, when Michael Jordan was playing in an exhibition game in Italy. During the game, Jordan dunked the ball so hard that he shattered the backboard, and the game was forced to end. This moment has become a part of basketball lore, and it has been immortalized through the Air Jordan 1 "Shattered Backboard" colorway.