Days After Turning Business Rivals, Kelly Slater Shares Unknown Story About Michael Jordan

Other than soaring high in the sporting realm, many athletes love to explore different ventures. For NBA legend Michael Jordan, it was the footwear industry that piqued his interest and he launched two of the most elite brands that everybody has a penchant to wear nowadays – iconic Jordan and Air Jordan. However, recently, 11x WSL champion Kelly Slater also stepped into the footwear industry and launched his brand KLLY. Now, though Slater and Jordan became business rivals by venturing into the same arena, the surfer shares an intriguing tale about Black Cat.

However, it may seem unlikely for two individuals from such different worlds to be in competition, it’s good that their rivalry does not breed animosity. A story shared on his social media by the surfing legend highlights that beyond their shared industry, there seems to be a deeper narrative that intertwines their lives in an unexpected way.

Slater shares an inspiring? story about the basketball legend

Sharing his admiration and motivation, 11-time WSL champion Kelly Slater took to his Instagram story to post a video featuring rival business owner Michael Jordan. Captivating the attention of his followers, the video was captioned, “This just motivated the hell out of me this morning. Michael Jordan was always on the go.” In the background, the voice of a Vancouver Grizzlies player can be heard recounting a fascinating anecdote about Jordan.

According to the player, during a game where the Grizzlies were initially leading by 8 points, Darrick Martin, who had been filming with Jordan for “Space Jam,” playfully taunted the Chicago Bulls superstar. Martin quipped, “Hey Mike, you’re having an off night.” In response, Jordan remarkably led his team to victory, scoring 24 points in a mere 10 minutes. Jordan’s terse retort to Martin was a simple, “Shut up.” Slater added a “volume up” caption to emphasize the significance of the story. As the surfing legend continued to reflect on the inspiring Jordan story, it highlighted the parallel journeys of these two legendary figures in the business world.

Legends Jordan and Slater shine in sports and business

As Tracks magazine reports, Slater has been recognized as one of GQ’s 25 coolest athletes of all time. Remarkably, the surfer and the NBA superstar’s journeys in the realms of sports and business align even further. Jordan’s dominance in basketball saw him capture six titles with the Chicago Bulls between 1991 and 1998. Slater mirrored that achievement with six world titles in the exact same timeframe. The iconic Air Jordan shoes were created for Jordan during his time with the Bulls in 1984. It became a cultural phenomenon upon its public release on April 1, 1985, solidifying Jordan’s status as an athletic legend.

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Meanwhile, Slater embarked on his own footwear venture, recently launching the innovative and eco-conscious KLLY sandal. Designed to seamlessly transition from beach to street, this sustainable creation reflects Slater’s commitment to crafting the ultimate all-day shoe. Although currently available in men’s sizes only, the KLLY sandal holds the promise of expanding its offerings in the future. In a fascinating parallel, both Michael Jordan and Kelly Slater exude a captivating blend of swagger and charisma, don’t you agree?

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