Adidas and Converse were industry leaders prior to the Jordan brand. Converse was probably the most well-known brand in the NBA. The main justification was that they were affiliated with two of the NBA's biggest players, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Conversely, Adidas was a well-known name in and of itself. Nike didn't appeal to anyone, not even Michael Jordan. However, under the advice of his parents, MJ decided on the swoosh that would fundamentally alter the market's characteristics.
Ben Affleck saw a picture of his brother in Michael Jordan sneakers
Affleck recalls that he and his younger sibling Casey Affleck were huge sneakerheads in their youth. Casey is a well-known performer who even received an Oscar for his performance in Manchester by the Sea. The "Batman" actor remembered discovering a photo of his sibling sporting a pair of Jordans while doing research for the movie.
BEN AFFLECK REMEBERS HIS FIRST JORDANS
The Oscar Winner reflected on the occasion and talked about the trainers he wore prior to the Michael Jordan x Nike takeover. He said, “I remember when the Jordans came out.” Affleck continued, “We were definitely like into shoes. I remember like wearing Adidas and how big that was…. And then it became all about Nike and Jordans.”