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A former Adidas employee explains how Adidas passed on endorsing Michael Jordan in 1984 | For The Win
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![Joe Pompliano on Twitter: "2) Michael Jordan and his agent, the legendary David Falk, aggressively pitched Adidas on making MJ their feature athlete. Adidas declined — refusing to even make an offer, Joe Pompliano on Twitter: "2) Michael Jordan and his agent, the legendary David Falk, aggressively pitched Adidas on making MJ their feature athlete. Adidas declined — refusing to even make an offer,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElXvT-MWMAMixCk.jpg)
Joe Pompliano on Twitter: "2) Michael Jordan and his agent, the legendary David Falk, aggressively pitched Adidas on making MJ their feature athlete. Adidas declined — refusing to even make an offer,
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The day Michael Jordan's mother changed Nike's history forever: 'Even if you don't like it, you're going to listen to them' | Culture | EL PAÍS English
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