Chansky’s Notebook: Phil Knight and Nike vs. M.J.
Posted Mar 29, 2017
It’s the Nike billionaire versus the man who made him one. The second Final Four game Saturday has an interesting sub plot. Not only is it Oregon versus UNC, but also Nike founder Phil Knight against the basketball GOAT, Michael Jordan. MJ, The kid from Carolina who pulled Nike from near bankruptcy and made it the athletic shoe, apparel and equipment giant.
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