Michael Jordan reveals he preferred Adidas over Nike and Converse out of college

fifth and sixth episode of Michael Jordan documentary - Last Dance - aired on ESPN in US on Sunday. episodes were aired in India on Monday on Netflix. Episode five paid hom to late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and spoke about Michael Jordan's impact on  Lakers great during his initial days in NBA. series furr delved into impact that Michael Jordan had on NBA world as a whole. It offered fans a glimpse into how Michael Jordan brought to life his very own brand, powered by Nike, in form of 'Air Jordans'.

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Michael Jordan preferred Adidas over Nike, Converse out of college

Last Dance shows  Michael Jordan endorsements skyrocketing in late 1990s. However, Michael Jordan revealed that things could have been a lot different if he would have gotten his way. Jordan revealed that he could have endorsed Converse or Adidas instead of Nike early on in his career.

In fact, Michael  Jordan claimed he was keen on penning a deal with Adidas in 1984 but German brand could t afford to sponsor athlete. Nike hired Spike Lee to direct Air Jordan commercials. Nike only expected $3 million in sales in first 4 years but brand went on to sell $126 million in first year alone. Air Jordans are still considered royalty among sneakerheads everywhere. Air Jordan brand is still one of most popular brands around world. In 2018, Air Jordan brand also delved into world football when it inked a deal with Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain.

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