Michael Jordan has taken Nike to such heights that no one thought they could be attained when they first signed him in 1984.
Nike has played a crucial role in helping Jordan become a billionaire and he would be forever thankful to the company for its role in it. However, according to veteran actor Chris Tucker, it was Michael Jordan’s mother, Deloris Jordan, who convinced Jordan to attend Nike’s meeting.
“His mama. His mama made him go to all the different shoe companies, you know the meeting and stuff,” Tucker said on a recent episode of V-103’s Big Tigger Morning Show. “With Converse and Adidas. He didn’t wanna go to Nike because they were like third-rated. You know in ’84, it was Adidas, Puma or Converse. It wasn’t Nike. Nike was a jogging shoe. So Michael’s mom said, ‘You’re going to all these meetings. You got to see what they got to offer’ and they were a third-rate in basketball, but of course it was big in jogging. But they got the percentage of the shoe and I know she loved me. So this movie is about Dad, mom, relationship and business.”
Prior to coming on board with Nike, Adidas was Michael Jordan’s first choice in 1984. After all, Nike was indeed a new sneaker brand in the world of basketball.
Deloris’ one advice changed the fortunes of Jordan and his family. Had he signed with Adidas, Jordan may have never earned so much money from his endorsement deal with a sneaker company.
Chris Tucker Is Playing Howard White In ‘Air’ Movie
Ever since it was announced that Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ movie will feature Nike’s pursuit of Michael Jordan, NBA fans haven’t been able to contain their excitement.
Jordan is very involved in the film as he personally picked Viola Davis to play the role of his mother in the movie. Davis was extremely happy after learning about this news.
Now, another big face has been added to the movie’s star cast. Chris Tucker, who has been on a hiatus from acting, finally broke it to play the role of Howard White in the movie.
White is one of Michael’s closest friends and also the VP of the Jordan brand. It is an important role and Tucker seems like the perfect choice to do justice to the role.
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