Nike imposed conditions before giving rookie Michael Jordan a record contract: He had to either be rookie of the year, average 20 ppg, be an all-star, or sell $4 million worth of shoes in a year. Jordan not only met but exceeded these conditions, becoming rookie of the year, scoring 28.2 ppg, and achieving all-star status. Nike sold $100 million worth of shoes in 1984-85.
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