Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - Chicago, Nike sign Jordan, 1984-85 Bulls training camp and preseason games - NB85-5

NBA History Conversations: Basketball Record

Episode • Oct 6, 2014 • 53m

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:

- Chicago Bulls' negotiations to sign Jordan

- Details of Nike's efforts to secure Jordan's signature

- Chicago Bulls' 1984-85 training camp and preseason games

In this episode, we discuss the lead-up to the Bulls' signing of Michael Jordan (September, 1984); including newly-discovered details that his first-pro contract may not have been what we thought it was. Thanks to Roland's Lazenby's, Michael Jordan: The Life and Julie Strasser's, Swoosh: Unauthorized Story of Nike, we cover Nike's play to obtain MJ's signature and discuss whether or not Adidas & Converse had a real chance to lure him away. We're also pleased to detail all seven games from Michael Jordan's first preseason with the Chicago Bulls (October, 1984).

After listening to this, our fifth episode, you'll be anticipating our next installment - we'll discuss Michael Jordan's regular-season debut - the day that NBA history would be changed forever.

The most prominent players mentioned in this episode, include: Michael Jordan, Orlando Woolridge, Caldwell Jones, Terry Cummings, Eddie Johnson & Ricky Pierce.

Topics / articles discussed (every effort has been made to confirm exact dates):

84-08-12 - Basketball: Rockets-Bulls trade

84-08-16 - Wilmington's Jordan ready to join Bulls

84-08-25 - Olympic hero Jordan gets keys to hometown

84-09-12 - Bulls to sign Jordan today

84-09-13 - Jordan's signature step up for Bulls

84-09-14 - Jordan's pact is reported even rich

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