Michael Jordan originally didn't want to sign with Nike

In 1984, after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan wasn't interested in wearing Nike shoes. He didn't even want to take a meeting with the Nike reps, but his mom made him "get on that plan and go listen."
In 1984, after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan wasn't interested in wearing Nike shoes. He didn't even want to take a meeting with the Nike reps, but his mom made him get on that plan and go listen.

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