He certainly built the greatest brand for an athlete in history. Literally a billionaire because of it.Thank God. Mike really could use the money.
It's gotta be the shoes.He certainly built the greatest brand for an athlete in history. Literally a billionaire because of it.
I know some might say (and they'd probably be right) that the younger kids will approve of this and that it will help recruiting.
1. It's a pitty that changing the logo (even though it's the same freakin' company's stuff) would affect a decision like this.
2. It has been said, but still... it's dumb to have a basketball player on other types of uniforms.
3. Why do we desire to worship idols like this? If I have big-time potential, I wouldn't want to exalt him, I'd want to replicate or surpass his accomplishments. Why would I want to contribute to his legend and coffers? At least let me build my own.
4. While he's not the worst, there are so many more deserving idols. I lament that he was the first king of celebrity endorsement / branding and seems to not be losing any steam.
His Nike deal was worth $100 million for MJ last year, by our count, or more than the $94 million in total playing salary he made during 15 NBA seasons.He certainly built the greatest brand for an athlete in history. Literally a billionaire because of it.
Yeah.....and a dozen freaking years after he retired for the third time. It's astonishing.His Nike deal was worth $100 million for MJ last year, by our count, or more than the $94 million in total playing salary he made during 15 NBA seasons.
Forbes values Jordan at $1B.
We're gonna leave the tags on the helmetsHe is right. We may not get it, but it matters to kids, obviously, or Nike wouldnt be doing it (and making more money off of it).
We will probably starting wearing or helmets sideways and leaving that little foil sticker on everything.