Why Michael Jordan Still Dominates The Basketball Shoe Market

Posted Dec 26, 2016
Charlotte Hornets owner and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has not played in the NBA since 2003. But the billionarie's basketball shoes are still the industry's biggest sellers and the main reason why Nike has 90% of the U.S. basketball shoe market. (Forbes)

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