Michael Jordan vs Magic Johnson: Jordan’s $12.5 Million deal with Nike left his idol Magic toxically jealous

In a middle-class family, Michael Jordan was raised. Despite his parents' sufficient income, they struggled to provide for their five children.

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So, as soon as MJ got famous, he started doing everything he could to establish himself as a brand.

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His association with Nike and the ensuing Air Jordan brand allowed him to stand out from other celebrities.

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Magic Johnson was one of those celebrities that was envious of Michael's shoe deal.

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Like many other upscale brands, the identity of Air Jordan is not subtly hidden. Like Michael Jordan,

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Air Jordan is as colorful and extravagant as it gets while still managing to preserve a certain level of sophistication.

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Like many other upscale brands, the identity of Air Jordan is not subtly hidden. Like Michael Jordan,

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Air Jordan is as colorful and extravagant as it gets while still managing to preserve a certain level of sophistication.

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For every hooper, every youngster who aspires to play in the NBA or WNBA, owning a pair of Air Jordans is akin to completing a rite of passage.

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Lazenby described how Magic Johnson was envious of Michael's deal in the book.

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According to the author, the Lakers legend was shocked to learn that Michael Jordan had a larger contract than he did.

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