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Did Marcus Jordan Do the Right Thing?
Date: Friday, November 06, 2009, 6:15 am
By: Zack Burgess, Special to BlackAmericaWeb.com
..... Unfortunately, he has been portrayed by some media and some blogs, and the way they’re portraying him is absolutely dead wrong. Marcus is exceptionally grounded, he’s unpretentious, he’s unassuming, very thoughtful individual, and he’s been a great teammate with our guys. He’s very mature in his approach to dealing with a lot of things that come his way. He handles himself in a very professional manner. But he’s been a great teammate with our guys."
The younger Jordan’s father once said, "To be successful, you have to be selfish or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate."
Go figure.
The younger Jordan’s father once said, "To be successful, you have to be selfish or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate."
Go figure.
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there are several ways to look at this, but the first two that come to mind are these:
1. do bill gate's kids have ipods? do they use software other than that produced by microsoft or one of its' many subsidiaries? do they google?
2. what about the kids on the team whose fathers don't own shoe companies and rely on the scholarships that they've earned (and all that comes with it, including free athletic apparel) to help them get an education?
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Mister chi
November 14, 2009, 4:10 pm
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His father owns a shoe and apparel company! This is a no brainer! Jordan already is already in the sponsor business. Adidas might have cost themselves more than 3 million. Now MJ can swoop in take over a new contract. Too easy! I'm sure Phil Knight is like a Godfather to this kid. Basically the school has its choice of either company.
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Kael
November 9, 2009, 10:49 pm
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I believe Adidas acted too quickly in pulling their endorsement and why should one man stop the entire school from getting their products. I don't blame Marcus for wearing his father's shoes...
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Jeanell33
November 9, 2009, 6:37 pm
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I really feel that Marcs done what each and everyone of us would have done. I would net wear shoes either if my dad was the one that changed the game. I do not think that it was wrong. My dad has his own shoe his opwn business and it is my duty to uphold the image and stay grounded in what y dad has done. Cause when my dad passes on then it is up to me the son the heir t uphold he estate ad let it lve on. So he is not spoilded he is grounded and taught right and he has been raised th right way, if not then h would not hve gone to a small school in fla. to make a name for himself.
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Skins4life
November 9, 2009, 11:57 am
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M Jordan is rich. He needs to pay for the $3mill his son made UCF loose.
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Lilkunta
November 9, 2009, 9:48 am
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Central Florida basketball player Marcus Jordan, son of former NBA star Michael Jordan, cost his school $3 million. (AP)
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