Back in 1984—just before the Chicago Bulls selected the University of North Carolina star in the NBA draft—David Falk signed Michael Jordan to his sports agency. Armed with a bold vision, Falk aimed to transform the charismatic rookie into an iconic personal brand. He pitched Jordan to Nike, demanding an independent product line rather than a standard endorsement.
Nike responded with a groundbreaking five-year, $2.5 million contract that included a revolutionary 5-percent sales royalty. While Nike included a clause to void the deal if sales didn’t reach $4 million within three years, the black-and-red sneaker with the prominent swoosh—nicknamed “Air Jordan” by Falk—shattered all expectations. In its debut year alone, the line generated a staggering $126 million in revenue.
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