Nike signed a five-year contract of 15 million dollars with rookie NBA player, Michael Jordan, in 1985, and launched the shoe brand ‘Air Jordan.’ Soon the brand earned crazy popularity so much so that shoe jacking was often reported and a film was made on the lucrative deal. NBA legend still continues to endorse the brand as Nike released its Air Jordan 37.
But the bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman is now getting rid of his Air Jordan assets by selling his shoes for just $160. He recently shared a video of his Jordan collection that is up for sale on his official Instagram account.
Ronnie Coleman puts his Air Jordan shoes for sale
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The 8x Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman has an impressive collection of Air Jordan shoes. However, he now decided to sell some of them. His latest post on his Instagram profile of 7M followers reflected the entire collection of his shoes that is up for sale.
“To all those who asked for a video of the Jordan’s I have left for sale. Here you go,” he mentioned in the caption. The King is offering his Jordans at $160 per pair which also comes with a signature of the bodybuilding legend. However, one has to pay for shipping separately. “They are $160 with signature plus extra for shipping and handling depending on where they are to be shipped,” he further clarified.
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It would be one of the greatest opportunities for bodybuilding fans to own Ronnie Coleman’s accessories, that too a pair of Jordans. Air Jordans have always been one of the popular brands among the masses. However, the face of the brand, Michael Jordan was initially reluctant to be associated with Nike.
The story of Michael Jordan and Nike’s billion-dollar partnership
In docuseries of the Michael Jordan, “The Last Dance,” the NBA GOAT revealed that it was his mother, Deloris, who encouraged him to listen to the offer of Nike. Eventually, MJ gave in, making the historic deal.
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His partnership with Nike turned out to be a crucial decision, leading to a successful business career. Michael Jordan further proved his business shrewdness with his latest decision. He sold his shares in Charlotte Hornets, which fetched him $3,000,000,000, further increasing his net assets.
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For bodybuilding fans, this stands as a golden opportunity to get Jordans from Ronnie Coleman. Who doesn’t want a pair of Jordans from The King with a signature?
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