Marcus Jordan Pits Adidas vs. Nike at the University of Central Florida
1-liner, Athlete spawn, College Basketball October 22nd. 2009, 9:45amAdidas vs. NIKE: “UCF promised Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, that he could wear his father’s Nike Air Jordan brand for the Knights’ basketball team this season. The problem? UCF has an exclusive $3 million, six-year contract with adidas that requires all coaches and athletes to use the company’s shoes, apparel and game equipment. And now UCF and adidas are at an impasse, leaving an 18-year-old freshman with a famous father caught in the middle.” is Marcus Jordan worth the headache? [Orlando Sentinel]
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October 22nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
ITS. A. FUCKING. PAIR. OF. SHOES.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
probably not, but potentially having his pops in the stands is.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
adidas gives UCF $3 million a year? Really? No wonder shoes that cost $12 to make cost $150.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
should have went to the U Marcus. UCF? what a dump
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
Marcus Jordan: Dad, can I pleeeease have 3 million dollars? It’s for school.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
it must be real tough being the son of Michael Jordan. I mean, MJ himself told us that.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
i doubt the U wanted him.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
it is a pair of shoes, but anyone remember the team pic of the usa olympic team?
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
Finally, we get to the shoes…
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Marcus youre Marcus Jordan not Michael…and you go to UCF. So you’re not in a position to choose here.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 am
yea the real question here is did he show up to campus wearing a hat?
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
no idea what that link is about
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 am
i doubt the U wanted him
cmon Reazzy. you should know me better
Breaking News: Marcus Jordan Commits To University Of Central … Jordan was also looking at Iowa, Butler, Davidson, Stanford and . … has decided on where he will be attending college. After being offered a scholarship by schools like Miami, Iowa, Butler, and Stanford, Jordan has committed to UCF
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 am
+ eleventy Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeatons!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
This has nothing to do with this post, but my friend pointed this out to me last night:
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:02 am
The sick part here is that he has a scholarship. Why not just make him pay his own way and give the scholarship to some kid who actually needs one.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:04 am
ATL Dan, that’s pretty funny, but truthfully Sheldon Williams is laughing at you, while he’s sexing up the lovely and talented Candace Parker.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 am
too funny ATLDan. Mo Williams probably did that after the game last night
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
He earned it though. Why not reward him for hard work.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:18 am
Thesick part here is that he has a scholarship. Why not just make him pay his own way and give the scholarship to some kid who actually needs one.
Because if that’s your recruiting pitch to him, you’re not likely to get a call back. Kids aren’t going to choose a school based on that school not offering a scholarship. And it’s borderline unethical to offer him one, sign him to an LOI, and then pull it away when he arrives.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:23 am
ahh my bad irish. he is the son that was actually wanted by major programs, i’m pretty sure the other one wasn’t too great.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
it’s all good reazzy. You’re right, Jeff walked on at Illinois. I dont think he plays anymore
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 am
@atl
I laughed
He earned a scholarship, then quit, but now he’s coming back, though w/o the scholarship.
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
the best part of the Shelden Williams thing is that it’s footnoted.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:13 am
I love how my alma mater only gets mentioned in the news because of Michael Jordan’s son, what shoes he wears, and people being upset because they have tailgating restrictions.
I still, however, love UCF.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:16 am
The real question here is why is MJ’s kid wearing glasses in his team photo? You’re telling me he can’t afford lasik?
/kids with glasses are dorks stereotype’d
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:29 am
Many players mistake interest as offers or have conditional offers meaning once we hear from a couple people you then you can commit. Marcus Jordan couldn’t sniff the floor at Miami, if the kids name was something other then jordan you wouldn’t have heard much about him.
Also, I am not sure about the butler offer, they got a lot better player in Chrishawn Hopkins, a lot of high majors are going to be mad they overlooked him. I know IU tried to show some interest to him late.