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**Title:** Ric Flair Goes Sneaker Shopping
**Summary:**
* WWE legend Ric Flair visits Stadium Goods in NYC with a host.
* Discussions:
+ Flair's past promo comparing himself to Michael Jordan and their subsequent friendship.
+ Hip-hop's embracing of Flair's persona, with mentions of Snoop Dogg and a song sampling Flair's promo.
+ NBA: Flair praises LeBron James as the "greatest athlete of all time", comparing him to Michael Jordan.
+ Other NBA players: Briefly touches on Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, and Lavar Ball.
* Shopping:
+ Explores the store's expensive case, featuring rare shoes (e.g., $30,000 Kobe PAC).
+ Reveals his past lavish spending on shoes (46 pairs of lizard/alligator shoes for $20,000).
+ Purchases:
- A custom alligator shoe for $59
- Multiple shoes for himself, his fiancée, and daughter, totaling $15,351.14
**Tone:** Light-hearted, humorous, and entertaining, with a glimpse into Ric Flair's personality and interests.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:
1. **Location**: The conversation takes place at Stadium Goods in New York.
2. **Participants**: Ric Flair (16-time world champion and WWE legend) and an unnamed host discuss sneakers.
3. **Topic Introduction**: They discuss comparing Ric Flair to Michael Jordan in their respective fields.
4. **Ric Flair's Relationship with Michael Jordan**: Ric Flair has become close friends with Michael Jordan over the years.
5. **Michael Jordan's Global Recognition**: Ric Flair believes Michael Jordan was the second most recognized athlete in the world, after Muhammad Ali.
6. **Ric Flair's Spending on Air Jordans**: As a parent of four, Ric Flair spent a significant amount on Air Jordans over 30-40 years.
7. **Michael Jordan's Store**: Jordan's parents ran a store called "Flight 23" in Charlotte.
8. **Hip-Hop's Embrace of Ric Flair**: Ric Flair has been embraced by the hip-hop community, with a song sampling his promo.
9. **Snoop Dogg's Endorsement**: Snoop Dogg has referred to Ric Flair as the "founder of swag".
10. **LeBron James' Status**: The host considers LeBron James the greatest athlete of all time.
11. **Physical Comparison**: LeBron James (6'8" to 260) vs. Michael Jordan (6'6" to 215).
12. **Ric Flair's Opinion on Current NBA Players' Shoes**: Nothing compares to Jordan's shoes, but he likes LeBron's shoes.
13. **Kobe Bryant's Shoes**: A special edition Jordan 3 and Jordan 8 for Kobe in Lakers colors is mentioned.
14. **Most Expensive Shoes Bought by Ric Flair**: 46 pairs of lizard and alligator shoes, totaling $20,200.
15. **Custom Shoes for Ric Flair**: A custom-styled, $59 alligator shoe is shown.
16. **Other Expensive Shoes Mentioned**:
* A Kobe PAC for $30,000
* LaVar Ball's shoe line, with a price point of $495
17. **Ric Flair's Purchase at Stadium Goods**: He bought shoes for himself, his fiancée, and his daughter, totaling $15,351.14.
18. **Upcoming Project**: A book titled "To Be the Man: Ric Flair" is mentioned as "coming soon".