Michael Jordan’s Nike royalties in 2025 remain unmatched—here’s a full breakdown of the GOAT’s sneaker empire.

NBA legends Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan are no longer on speaking terms. But before their public falling out, Barkley and Jordan were very close friends during the golden era of basketball ...

Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls Air Jordan 11 “Concord” sneakers at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida, during the game against the Orlando Magic on Nov. 13, 1995.

In 1998, Jordan flew down to Houston to tell Barkley (and Ahmad Rashad) in person that he planned to retire after the season. A week later, Barkley called Jordan and requested a pair of shoes.