The idea of a signature sneaker bearing one's own name had never existed before to Michael Jordan's contract with Nike. Furthermore, the agreements excluded the proceeds from the sale of such shoes. The former Nike executive argued, in an interview with Vanity Fair, that Jordan's attitude to the Nike contract paved the way for players like King James and Kobe Bryant.
MICHAEL JORDAN's SPLIT PERSONALITY
Vaccaro went into great length on MJ's many personalities. On the one hand, the marketing manager says Jordan was the best athlete the world had ever seen. The five-time MVP had a second personality that allowed him to conduct a private life and distance himself from some individuals.
WILL VIKTOR WEMBANYAMA GET THE SAME DEAL ?
With the kind of hype Wembanyama has in the basketball world, the seasoned executive believes that Wembanyama should aim for such a deal even before joining the league. It turns out, though, that Wembanyama's agent had earlier this year disclosed that the rising star had turned down many rich offers to focus on basketball.