The Jordans: apple not far from tree

[MikeWaters]

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/jorda...9004603&page=1

German sportswear giant Adidas won't follow through on a six-year, $3 million contract with the University of Central Florida after school basketball player Jordan, the son of NBA phenom Michael Jordan, donned Michael Jordan brand Nike sneakers at a UCF exhibition game last night, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Jordan's famous father, himself, demonstrated his independence from team sponsorships some 17 years ago as a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. The team was sponsored by Reebok, but Jordan and fellow teammates had endorsement deals with Nike. During the medal ceremony, Jordan obscured the Reebok logo on his warm-up outfit by draping an American flag over his shoulder.

"I don't believe in endorsing my competition," Jordan told The Boston Herald before the ceremony. "My contract with Nike is more lucrative than something with Reebok."

Michael Jordan has proven himself one of the giant jackasses of all time with his HoF speech.