Is Sonny Vaccaro Still With Nike? From Signing Michael Jordan to Forcing Kobe Bryant to the Lakers, Charting Out ‘Sneaker Mafia’s’ Journey
Sonny Vaccaro, a name synonymous with basketball and sneaker culture, has left an unparalleled legacy in the sports industry. Sonny joined Nike in 1984, marking the beginning of his relationship with the…
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Kenny Smith admits he wanted to play with Michael Jordan – “I was jealous of Scottie Pippen”
Kenny Smith claims that an injury report forced him to fall to 6th in the 1987 NBA Draft. Kenny Smith says he always wondered what it would have been like to…
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LeBron James’ Double-Digit Scoring Streak Is Already Longer Than Michael Jordan’s Entire Career
The debate over who the GOAT of the NBA will likely exist for years between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. While James hasn’t won as many titles as Jordan in…
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MICHAEL JORDAN AND YVETTE PRIETO ENJOY A VACATION IN MARBELLA, SPAIN
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto are getting summer started early. The couple was spotted in Marbella, Spain, a city and resort on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. They enjoyed a meal at La…
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Before Offering Charles Barkley a $20 Million Tip, Michael Jordan Inadvertently Ended Chuck’s Potential Nike Deal in 1984
Michael Jordan was such a star in the 1980s that people were willing to bet their life on his success. Sonny Vaccaro, an executive at Nike during the time convinced Nike…
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Years After Usain Bolt’s Compliment, 2x MVP Patrick Mahomes Follows Michael Jordan’s Footsteps With Impact Move Worth Just $140
Mahomes is back with his signature style. Two-time Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes has not only become a household name in the world of football, but he has also emerged as a…
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MJ’s Evolution: Scott Burrell Reveals How Michael Jordan Would Adapt to the Social Media Era
Scott Burrell is convinced social media would’ve affected Jordan during his playing years. With no social media in the 90s, not all NBA fans got to see how Michael Jordan…
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Michael Jordan’s Fiery Response: The Infamous Incident When MJ Defended Latrell Sprewell’s All-Star Status
Tim Hardaway triggered Michael Jordan without even meaning to Even when he bid goodbye to basketball for the first time, Michael Jordan still played some pickup games. According to Tim Hardaway, he once…
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“I Was Mentally Drained”: Michael Jordan Confessed Delaying Retirement Only To Do What Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Couldn’t in 1992
Michael Jordan won his first NBA title with the Chicago Bulls in 1991. Coming from modest origins, Jordan broke down in tears as he held the Larry O’Brien trophy. Having initially retired in…
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5 of Michael Jordan’s Best golf stories
Michael Jordan is an all-time great basketball player. He played fifteen seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with Chicago Bulls. Jordan was picked in the first round by the…
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