NBA Icon Michael Jordan Revealed the Biggest Reason For Enhancing His $5 Billion Brand With Close Friend Derek Jeter in 1999

Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan, are two absolute legends of their respective sports. Both are extremely popular individuals famous for their disciplined work ethic, strong ethics, and competitive spirit. While Jeter has five World Championship Rings, and 14 All-Star appearances to his name, Jordan has six NBA Championships, six NBA final MVP awards, and 14 All-Star appearances to his.

Analogous to their disciplined lifestyle, and love for their sport, Jordan adored Jeter. Similarly, in a Sports Illustrated interview from 1999, Michael Jordan once spoke about the respect he had for the former Yankee, Derek Jeter, and why he would be a perfect fit for the Jordan brand.

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In the interview, Michael Jordan spoke about why he selected Derek Jeter as the lead endorser for Brand Jordan at Nike in 1999. Jordan elaborated on Jeter’s work ethic, and what makes Jeter different from the everyday person.

Jordan said, “I love his work ethic,” before moving on to talk about the time he met Jeter during his break from basketball in 1994. Notably, MJ tried his hand at baseball and played in the minor leagues.

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He met Jeter while playing in the Arizona Fall League and said, “He has a great attitude. He has the qualities that separate superstars from everyday people. And a lot of it is attributable to his great family background.”

Captain Clutch’s career in the park

Eight years after Derek Jeter’s retirement, when the Yanks encountered a massive postseason choke, the one name that crosses the mind of the entire Yankee fandom is Derek Jeter, or Mr. November – a nickname credited to Jeter for his outstanding postseason plays. Five World Series Rings, a World Series MVP award in 2000, and two American League Hank Aaron Awards explain the same.

Derek Jeter, all through his career, played the role of a batter who knew how to absorb pressure. And allow the rest of the team to play freely. Since his retirement in 2014, the Yanks are still looking for a player who can match his thinking, or his ability to intimidate the opponent. And most imperatively, the search for a new captain.

The current Yankee roster is in dire need of a player like that. And this is when Jeter is missed the most.

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