In 1984, Phil Knight signed NBA rookie Michael Jordan to an endorsement contract with Nike after initially expressing reluctance about the idea. The deal revolutionized sports marketing and helped transform Nike into an international powerhouse. The resulting Air Jordan sneaker line became a phenomenon and remains one of the world’s best-known shoe brands.
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