Marcus Jordan Puts UCF $1.9 Million Adidas Contract In Jeopardy
Marcus Jordan, son of the great Michael Jordan is not in the hot seat. Marcus Jordan wants to wear Nike Air Jordan shoes instead of Adidas. Marcus Jordan choice of shoes may cost his team over $2 million. Marcus plays for University of Central Florida was told by the school that he could wear his legendary dad Michael Jordan, Nike Air Jordan during the Knights’ basketball team this season. But there is one problem ,the UCF has an exclusive $1.9 million contract with Adidas which requires all coaches and athletes to use the company’s shoes, apparel and game equipment which includes Marcus Jordan.
Marcus Jordan said:
“When I was being recruited, we talked about it.They said they had talked to the Adidas people and it wasn’t going to be a problem. I think everybody understands how big of a deal it is for my family.It’s a level of importance with the Jordan Brand and my family,” he said. “It’s no disrespect to adidas. I have a high level of respect for adidas, but I’m going to be wearing Jordan shoes. I’m wearing the adidas uniform and all my other UCF gear is adidas, but the shoes are going to be Jordan Brand.”
To which Adidas spokeswoman Andrea Corso replied:
“There is no compromise and the contract is currently under review. We are in negotiations for a future relationship regarding the broader UCF athletic program. What I can say is that these relationships are based upon agreed deliverables for both parties.”
Jordan has the right to wear his choice of shoes but, is he willing to sacrifice his team for this? If so, then his team will need to buy their own shoes with their own money.
