Michael Jordan Once Helped His Coach Become $10,000 Richer by Going Against His Own Wishes

Michael Jordan did more than just transcend the game of basketball. His Airness was a catalyst for one of the biggest changes in power. Notably, the six-time champion introduced the NBA to his own shoe, the Air Jordan. Today, MJ stands as the lone king of the sneaker world. However, back in his days with North Carolina, Jordan went against his own wishes just to help legendary Dean Smith get richer. This was when he was Mike Jordan.