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Inside the clandestine Sonny Vaccaro-Michael Jordan meeting that changed Nike and sports forever

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Michael Jordan met Sonny Vaccaro just before the 1984 Summer Olympics during the pre-Olympic training camp in Los Angeles .

Vaccaro 's new memoir, Legends and Soles,’’ provides an unvarnished look at the role Vaccaro played in Michael Jordan’s ascent to the world’s most famous and richest athlete, as well as his far-reaching impact.

Michael Jordan was the face of Nike basketball and Nike ’s presence had grown dramatically in recent years .

Nike was not the official shoe sponsor of the 1984 US Olympic team, but in pure renegade style, Nike had hijacked the airwaves and mindset.

Michael was unequivocal in stating his admiration and preference for the brand's shoes and clothing.

The five-year deal would make Jordan one of the world’s richest athletes at that time.

The deal would include a base guarantee of $ 250,000 a year for five years , with a 20-cent -per-pair royalty on a Jordan line of shoes; and $1 million in marketing and advertising.

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69

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66

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55

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informal

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English

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33

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