MICHAEL JORDAN

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 2

Michael Jordan

Air Jordan

Cheat sheet woordjes

1. NBA - National Basketball Association (eredivisie basketbal)
2. dominate - domineren/de grootste zijn
3. not keen - niet enthousiast
4. pitch - verkooppraatje
5. sign a deal - een contract tekenen

Which two sportshoe brands dominated basketball?

1. Asics Tiger and New Balance
2. Adidas and Converse
3. Reebok and Puma
4. Nike and Skechers

Why did Nike suddenly started selling a lot of Air Jordans?

1. Because they made you jump higher.
2. Because of an influencer on Instagram.
3. Because they were banned by the NBA.
4. Because they were cool and affordable.

Michael was more interested in a deal with Converse or Adidas. Why did he still go and listen to Nike's pitch?

1. His sister Michaela worked for Nike and otherwise she would lose her job.
2. His dad dragged him by his hair.
3. His mother Doris told him to go listen to what they had to say.
4. His high school teacher advised him to go.

Why were people surprised that Nike signed a $250,000 deal with Michael Jordan?

1. Because he had never played in the NBA before and still needed to prove himself.
2. Because the amount of money was very dissapointing.
3. Because he was a baseball player, not a basketball player.
4. Because he only asked for a pair of shoes.

What makes AJ so unique?

1. Air Jordan is a brand within a brand.
2. Michael gets 5% of sales of EVERY Jordan product.
3. The number of shoes created - 37 and counting!
4. Air Jordans became part of Popular Culture.

In popular culture

The Air Jordan is the most influential sneaker of all time. It became so popular it's been featured in several films and a TV series that got their own collabs:

• Air Jordan X Do The Right Thing (SpizIke)
• Air Jordan X Space Jam
• Air Jordan X Fresh Prince of Bell Air
• Air Jordan X He Got Game

Why is Porky Pig upset with Michael Jordan at the end of the commercial?

1. Because Michael Jordan is more famous than he is.
2. Because Michael Jordan stole his line.
3. Because Michael Jordan was playing basketball with Bugs Bunny and not with him.
4. Because Michael Jordan loves bacon.

Michael Jordan used to send a pair of new
Air Jordan's to Will Smith so that he could
wear them on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

1. True
2. False

Why was the sales clerk*
looking so surprised at Denzel Washington?

*verkoop assistent

1. Because he thought Denzel would not be able to afford the shoes
2. Because he realised Denzel was his brother he had not seen in a long time.
3. Because he thought Denzel's shoes looked very ugly.
4. Because he realised Denzel had just been released from jail.

what is the name of the designer who designed the Air Jordan III, IV and V?

Where did the inspiration for the teeth on the Air Jordan V come from?

1. From great white sharks.
2. The designer used to be a dentist.
3. From the shark teeth on World War II fighter planes.
4. The designer was inspired by Michael Jordan's smile.

How many Bugatti Veyron Sang Noirs are there in the world?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 14
4. 16

How are drinks delivered at Michael Jordan's golf course The Grove XXIII?

1. By celebrities riding small motorbikes.
2. By butlers on horseback.
3. Through the air by drones.
4. By clowns riding unicycles.

😳How much?!

Have a look around:

• How many people that are currently in your class, wear Air Jordan shoes and/or a piece of Air Jordan clothing, like a t-shirt, hoody or track suit?
• During break time have a look at how many others in school are wearing AJ products. 
• After school on your way home look at the people in the street. 

Remember that Michael Jordan gets 5% of every Air Jordan item sold: sneakers, hats, bags, track suits, hoodies, t-shirts etc. etc. So now do you understand how this gentleman got so rich?

What would you do with $3,200,000,000?

The End