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Jordan's son may cost UCF millions
A pair of shoes could end up costing the University of Central Florida nearly $2 million a year. UCF promised Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, that he could wear his father's Nike Air Jordan brand for the Knights' basketball team this season. The problem? UCF has an exclusive $1.9 million contract with Adidas that requires all coaches and athletes to use the company's shoes, apparel and game equipment.
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Just Do It.
Chico 2.0
Total Comments (2593)
If UCF takes a loss here, Daddy should be able to get one of his friends at Nike to pick up the tab.
spartanbill
Encino, CA
Total Comments (97)
Seriously, if they need to go with Air Jordan's, Mike/Nike should give them the deal. However, it could cost them more, as I would think Adidas could sue UCF for breach of contract as well, but I doubt they would want the bad press.
GoPSULions
Monroe, GA
Total Comments (364)
Just have MJ pick up the tab.
VolFanHenry
Total Comments (1410)
**** did anyone actually pay attention to this at all? 1.9 Million... to wear shoes?
Really...
The money spent in the sports world is retarded.
SFC L
Total Comments (23)
c'mon....just play ball
canoewest
Total Comments (386)
his name is marcus....not michael...put on the shoes you idiot....you haven't done a damn thing other than be born
wntr sux
Total Comments (707)
BINGO!
Docmadlab
Total Comments (1241)
Is this kid even that good and worth all this trouble?
cvofuh
Total Comments (105)
It would suck if Adidas decided to take their $1.9M and leave. What makes anyone think Nike would be willing to have anything to do with UCF once Marcus has gone?
Mister K
Total Comments (2922)
you nailed it
canoewest
Total Comments (386)
If the only noteworthy stuff that's being mentioned are who his dad is and what shoes he wears, then I'm guessing not.
Mister K
Total Comments (2922)
Let him do it for free but Marcus has to change his last name...
BlaqkJack
Paradise Valley, AZ
Total Comments (366)
They brought in Jordan's son to bring attention to the program. They school knew that Marcus would not wear any other shoe than Air Jordans when they recruited him. They ars banking on his name being worth the amount they may loose from Addidas.
FAMURATTLER
Total Comments (131)
What's the big deal the kid can't play just get rid of him.
bigallen
Total Comments (383)
that is a pittance compared to what they are going to gain.
#00 Out On Bail-Sofa…
Total Comments (2185)
eh, I think this all works for UCF... you think they would have been in the news at all this year without MJ's kid? No press is bad press.
BSchwartz07
Shreveport, LA
Total Comments (6416)
Have to agree with you Famurattler. They knew this before they even signed the kid and were trying to cash in on the fame of his father. Besides if the kid were really that good how come nobody from Duke, Georgetown, or North Carolina tried recruiting this kid.
NDtOSU
Total Comments (79)
Funny this week both of Jordan's non talented son's are in the college sporting news. One decides to go back to Illinois Basketball where he is no factor and now the one who has zero talent is wearing Nike at an Adias school. Wonder if the MJ publicists are earning their money?????????
bigallen
Total Comments (383)
Marcus not Michael.....Put on the shoes you self important twirp
SawxRule
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