Month: July 2024

Justin And Hailey Were Spotted Strolling And Dining In Town, With People Noticing How Hailey’s Pregnant Body Looked Different From The Online Photos

Justin and Hailey Bieber recently captured public attention during a casual outing in town, where they were spotted strolling and dining together. What caught the eye of many onlookers was the noticeable difference in Hailey’s pregnant physique compared to photos circulating online.

The couple’s leisurely walk and dining experience provided a rare glimpse into their personal lives, momentarily diverting public focus from their celebrity status to their intimate moments together. Observers noted Hailey’s changing appearance, which sparked speculation about the progression of her pregnancy. This contrast with earlier online images fueled discussions among fans and media outlets, intensifying curiosity about the couple’s journey towards parenthood.

Justin and Hailey’s outing seemed to reflect a sense of normalcy amidst their highly publicized lives. They appeared relaxed and at ease, perhaps enjoying a moment of respite amid the ongoing media scrutiny surrounding their relationship and impending parenthood. For many, their public appearance offered a humanizing perspective on their celebrity status, revealing them not just as icons but as individuals navigating personal milestones with grace and authenticity.

As the Bieber couple continues to share glimpses of their lives with the world, each public outing and appearance serves as a reminder of their evolving journey together. Their presence in town, accompanied by Hailey’s visible pregnancy, symbolizes a new chapter unfolding in their lives, one that resonates with their fans and followers worldwide.

Beyond the glamour of celebrity life, Justin and Hailey’s outing underscores the universal experience of anticipation and joy that comes with expecting a child. It highlights their commitment to embracing parenthood while managing the pressures of fame, offering a relatable narrative that resonates with audiences on a personal level.

Justin and Hailey Bieber’s recent outing was more than just a celebrity sighting—it was a testament to their shared journey towards parenthood. It sparked public intrigue and conversation, inviting fans and observers alike to share in their joy and anticipation. As they continue on this path, their public appearances will undoubtedly continue to captivate and inspire, showcasing their resilience and authenticity amidst the spotlight of fame.

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According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is reportedly on the verge of signing a guaranteed multi-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is expected that he will begin his NBA career with the Lakers after being picked as the No. 55 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.

“Bronny James plans to sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft starts his NBA career on the Lakers roster.” Shams Charania wrote.

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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2024

After much speculation, Bronny was finally chosen by the Lakers as the 55th pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. This decision drew increased attention from NBA analysts and fans, with some praising and others criticizing the choice. During a recent episode of ESPN Draft Order, Adrian Wojnarowski voiced his support for Bronny, expressing his opposition to NBA fans, who referred to his selection by the Lakers as ‘nepotism.’ Despite this, some fans labeled Bronny as a result of nepotism, claiming he was only chosen by the Lakers because of his father, King James.

Bronny James Speaks Out: Shutting Down Nepotism Accusations

After facing criticism from fans and analysts, Bronny James finally addressed the nepotism accusations during a recent interview on Tuesday before his first training session. He explained that he is no stranger to such claims and has been dealing with them his whole life.

“For sure there’s an amplified amount of pressure. I’ve already seen it on social media and the internet, talk about how I might not deserve an opportunity. But I’ve been dealing with stuff like this my whole life so it’s nothing different. It’s more amplified for sure, but I’ll get through it.” James said.

The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham split from his music management firm after the family insisted he use his famous surname.

Tap Management wanted Cruz Beckham to be known just by his first name – but his parents resisted the plan, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

The music firm and Cruz parted ways in January, and the 19-year-old is now signed to another company, C3.

Tap wanted to shield Cruz – who plays guitar, piano, drums and mandolin – from accusations of being a ‘nepo baby‘. He has a Posh Spice tattoo on his arm.

The firm did eventually relent over the use of his surname, but it also found its plans for Cruz would occasionally clash with Brand Beckham events, including football matches and fashion shows.

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Cruz Beckham, David and Victoria’s youngest son has split from his music management business after a row over the use of just his first name

Tap management wanted Cruz to be known by just his first name, but relented after Posh and Becks opposed. It also found its plans for Cruz could clash with events for Brand Beckham, such as football matches and fashion shows

Insiders say the final straw was when Victoria Beckham scuppered Tap’s scheme for him to go viral singing in down-at-heel London pubs. She later posted on Instagram a video of Cruz doing just that in an upmarket pub.

A friend of the family said: ‘Cruz is really nice and has what it takes to make it. But it was hard for the Beckhams and Tap to agree on a way of working. When he decided to keep the name Beckham, Tap supported him – but it wasn’t their first choice.’

A source added: ‘His management had this plan for him to surprise people by performing in pubs.

‘They hoped someone would spot him and share a video on social media and from there he would go viral. Victoria didn’t warm to that plan, so the idea was shelved.’

Posh reportedly also scuppered Tap’s plan for Cruz to go viral singing at down-at-heel London pubs, after she posted an Instagram video of him doing just that at upmarket pubs

But a few weeks later Victoria filmed Cruz singing The Beatles’ Come Together at Fitzrovia’s Lore Of The Land pub, owned by Guy Ritchie.

She signed off the video: ‘Spontaneous performance last night at the pub!’

The source said: ‘The whole point was to distance him from being Posh Spice’s baby boy. Not only had she lifted the plan, but she had scuppered it.’

A Tap source said: ‘We parted company on friendly terms. We are focused on making music artists as successful as they can be. It wasn’t possible in the circumstances.’

Fans think Travis Kelce borrowed Taylor Swift’s hat for Eras Tour Dublin show

 

 

Travis Kelce appeared to tip his hat to girlfriend Taylor Swift — by literally borrowing her cap.

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He traded his football helmet for a cap.

Travis Kelce showed his support for girlfriend Taylor Swift in more ways than one on Sunday, when he appeared to surprise the pop star by arriving at her Eras Tour show in Dublin fresh off a plane from LA.

While the Kansas City Chiefs star, 34, curried favor with Swifties with his dedication — leaving his teammate’s wedding to catch a flight to Ireland — they later spotted a literal hat tip to the “Bejeweled” singer.

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The superstar wore a similar-looking corduroy hat in an October 2023 Instagram post.

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The toppers appear to be one and the same, though they do not have logos.

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Kelce arrived wearing a familiar-looking black corduroy hat that, despite featuring no logos, eagle-eyed fans recall Swift, 34, wearing in October.

 

 

“could you two be any more attached at the hip,” one person posted on X, sharing side-by-side photos of the two stars seemingly wearing the same cap.

“I was thinking that hat look a little too small on him omg,” another replied.

Eagle-eyed fans remarked that Kelce’s hat appeared too small for his head.

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The NFL star arrived in the middle of the concert, right off the plane from California after his teammate’s wedding.

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The couple seems to enjoy swapping caps, with Swift repping a “New Heights” hat at Coachella as a nod to her boyfriend’s podcast.

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While it’s unclear who designed the hat, Swift previously sported it in an October 2023 Instagram post celebrating her single “Cruel Summer” hitting No. 1 on the Billboard charts. She paired the logo-less topper with a brown Reformation blazer ($298) and button-up trousers.

 

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The superstar’s also been spotted in several Polo Ralph Lauren caps embroidered with the brand’s polo-player logo, bringing one along to the Bahamas for her vacation with Kelce earlier this year.

For his part, the Pro Bowler wore a low-key look, choosing a white T-shirt and dark pants for his late arrival at the show, where he was seen getting comfortable with Julia Roberts — much to some fans’ chagrin.

The couple later enjoyed a night out with Stevie Nicks, who was also in attendance at the concert, and will likely continue their tour of Europe before Swift’s next show on July 4 in Amsterdam.

Taylor Swift suffers mechanical glitch, carried off the platform at Dublin concert…

He knew she was (in) trouble.

Taylor Swift dealt with a mechanical mishap that was solved by one of her backup dancers during her second concert in Dublin, Ireland, on her Eras Tour.

At Saturday night’s show, the 34-year-old pop star was performing “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” from her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” when she got stuck on a raised platform.

 

 

Taylor Swift gets stranded on the platform at her Dublin concert.

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The part of the platform that Swift was standing on didn’t retract as it was supposed to, so she was stuck there in the middle of the stage.

Ravnik rushed towards Swift and carried her off the platform.

Taylor Swift onstage at her Dublin show.

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Taylor Swift’s backup dancer saved the day.

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Taylor Swift helped off the platform by dancer Jan Ravnik.

 

The “Anti-Hero” singer continued singing like a pro as she held onto Ravnik and escaped from the platform.

The moment was captured on video and shared on social media by fans at the concert at Aviva Stadium.

“He was so graceful, like it was supposed to be part of the show,” one fan said about Ravnik in the TikTok comments.

Taylor Swift didn’t miss a beat during the technical mishap.

 

“Her face switching back to serious after lmao,” another person wrote about Swift.

A different person tweeted, “And Taylor does not miss a beat!”

“Actually so professional you wouldn’t even know it was an error,” a fourth fan wrote.

Another person joked, “Where is Travis [Kelce] when you need him?”

Taylor Swift performing in Dublin on June 28, 2024.

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Swift performed in Dublin for three nights over the weekend.

At the third show, she performed “Clara Bow” as a surprise song and dedicated it to Stevie Nicks who was in the audience. Nicks, 76, is name-checked in the song.

“She’s a hero of mine and also someone that I can tell her any secret and she’d never tell anybody,” Swift said to the crowd before performing the song. “She’s really helped me through so much over the years. I’m talking about Stevie Nicks.”

Taylor Swift brought her Eras Tour to Ireland.

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LeBron James and Michael Jordan (Image source: X/ Clutch Points)
Michael Jordan and LeBron James have both established themselves as contenders in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate. As recent discussions in the NBA world intensified over who deserves the title more, Michael Beasley shared his honest opinion, siding with LeBron.

During an appearance on “The OGs,” Beasley expressed his thoughts on the debate, throwing a subtle dig at Jordan fans by emphasizing James’ superiority.

“I feel like people that say Michael Jordan is the GOAT, like no disrespect, but y’all just holding on to old feelings,” Beasley said.

“I feel like people that say Michael Jordan is the GOAT, like no disrespect, but y’all just holding on to old feelings."

Michael Beasley on why he thinks LeBron James is the GOAT over MJ 👀

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 25, 2024

While Jordan won six rings during his NBA career, LeBron has won four so far. James may never surpass Jordan in terms of championships, but his level of athleticism at 39 years old strongly supports Beasley’s viewpoint.

“He’s got 40,000 [points] right now and counting. You’ve seen his résumé. We think we take care of our bodies, but he treats himself like a machine. He’ll be playing cards with us, and somebody will be there stretching him. How are you gonna sit here and say he’s not the best ever?” Beasley added.

The Majority of NBA Players Still Consider Michael Jordan the GOAT

The debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will never cease. To address this ongoing discussion, The Athletic conducted an anonymous poll to seek players’ opinions.

The Athletic surveyed 142 NBA players in the poll. The results revealed that the majority of players consider Michael Jordan the GOAT.

During his career, Jordan earned more MVPs, and received more All-Defensive Team honors compared to LeBron James. Despite trailing Jordan in these areas, the Lakers star has scored more points than Jordan.

In terms of longevity, James, who is on the way of a lucrative deal, continues to play at an elite level. This past season, he averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game. By contrast, Jordan’s averages at the same age were not as impressive.

Stevie Nicks recording Taylor Swift’s entire speech about her before “Clara Bow” at yesterday’s show! Stevie Nicks Moves Audience to Tears as She…

 

 

 

Rock legend Stevie Nicks stunned the audience at her recent concert by paying tribute to Taylor Swift in a heartfelt way.

 

Nicks, who has been a vocal admirer of Swift’s, took a moment to record Swift’s speech about her on her phone before launching into a powerful performance of her hit song “Clara Bow”.

The emotional moment came when Swift, who was in attendance at the show, spoke about the impact Nicks has had on her life and career. Swift praised Nicks’ trailblazing spirit, her dedication to her craft, and her unwavering commitment to being true to herself.

Clearly moved by Swift’s words, Nicks pulled out her phone and began recording the speech, tears streaming down her face. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as Nicks smiled, visibly touched by the gesture.

The moment was a testament to the deep respect and admiration that these two music icons have for each other. Despite their differing styles and generations, they share a bond that transcends music – a bond built on mutual respect, support, and a passion for empowering women.

Nicks’ performance of “Clara Bow” that followed was nothing short of mesmerizing, with the crowd singing along to every word. The song, which has become an anthem for many, was the perfect tribute to the enduring legacy of Stevie Nicks – a legacy that continues to inspire and influence artists like Taylor Swift.

Victoria and David Beckham spent a romantic weekend in Sardinia ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary this week.

The couple were spotted sunning themselves on board a yacht in early celebrations for their milestone anniversary on July 4.

David, 49, showed off the results of his daily workouts as he stripped down to a pair of green swimming shorts for a dip in the ocean.

Victoria, 50, meanwhile stayed on board, relaxing on deck in a chic sundress and wide-brimmed hat.

Victoria and David Beckham spent a romantic weekend in Sardinia ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary this week

David, 49, showed off the results of his daily workouts as he stripped down to a pair of green swimming shorts for a dip in the ocean

David showed off his own sense of style as he caught the rays next to his wife while sporting a straw bucket hat.

The couple were joined by middle son Romeo, 21, who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Mia Regan.

They are gearing up to celebrate their milestone silver wedding anniversary on July 4, 25 years after marrying in a £750,000 event at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland.

Posh and Becks, as they became known, sat on matching thrones and wore purple outfits at their nuptials.

They had eldest son Brooklyn at their side as he was just six months old and the flower girls were dressed as angels and the cake topped with a nearly nude sculpture of the newlyweds.

David and Victoria first met in 1997, when she came to watch him at a Manchester United football match and he said ‘hi from across the room’.

Victoria recalled the meeting in a letter for her 18-year-old self in Vogue, writing: ‘While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family.

‘(He’s not even in the first team at this stage—you are the famous one.) And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you.’

The couple were joined by middle son Romeo, 21, who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Mia Regan

Victoria, 50, meanwhile stayed on board, relaxing on deck in a chic sundress and wide-brimmed hat

David showed off his tattooed physique as he enjoyed the Sardinia sunshine

Posh was helped up by a trio of crew members, looking incredibly chic in her boat look

In her book, Victoria recalled how she took the reigns when it came to David’s January 1998 proposal at a country house.

David proposed with a £40,000 ring but she then presented him with a £50,000 diamond sparkler.

Recalling the moment, she said: ‘We were sitting in our dressing gowns when David pulled out the ring, got down on one knee and said, “Will you marry me, Victoria?”. I said, “Yes”, then produced my own ring and said, “Don’t forget Girl Power, will YOU marry ME?”.’

David meanwhile has revealed that ‘he always knew he was going to be’ with Victoria, even before they first met.

David, 49, told The Sun that he first saw Victoria, 50, in a Spice Girls music video, and told his Manchester United teammate Gary Neville that he was going to ‘be with her.’

In her book, Victoria recalled how she took the reigns when it came to David’s January 1998 proposal at a country house.

David proposed with a £40,000 ring but she then presented him with a £50,000 diamond sparkler.

Recalling the moment, she said: ‘We were sitting in our dressing gowns when David pulled out the ring, got down on one knee and said, “Will you marry me, Victoria?”. I said, “Yes”, then produced my own ring and said, “Don’t forget Girl Power, will YOU marry ME?”.’

David meanwhile has revealed that ‘he always knew he was going to be’ with Victoria, even before they first met.

David, 49, told The Sun that he first saw Victoria, 50, in a Spice Girls music video, and told his Manchester United teammate Gary Neville that he was going to ‘be with her.’

Romeo was spotted taking a jet ski out for a ride, sporting patterned purple swimming trunks

The stylish pair matched their hats as they checked out the stunning scenery

David’s vast tattoo collection was on show as he hiked up his swimming shorts to work on his tan

He said: ‘I always said that once I met Victoria, I would always be with her.

The couple now have four children, Brooklyn is now 25, Romeo is 21, Cruz is 19 and Harper is 12.

The Beckhams also cleverly turned their much-adored family into an ever-expanding business and property empire.

According to The Sunday Times Rich List 2024, Posh and Becks boast a combined fortune of £455million.

Romeo proved that three’s not a crowd as he snapped a selfie with his dad on deck

The 21-year-old larked around with his dad as they showered off after their swim

Posh and Becks are gearing up to celebrate their milestone silver wedding anniversary on July 4, 25 years after marrying in a £750,000 event at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland

David and Victoria first met in 1997, when she came to watch him at a Manchester United football match and he said ‘hi from across the room’

Speaking about their relationship to ELLE Spain in April, Victoria said: ‘My husband is an inspiration to me. Do we look like the couple seen in the Netflix documentary? Yes. We like to have fun, chat, dance, drink.

‘And laugh at each other. That’s what it takes to be happy. I believe a lot in laughter, family and friendship. I realize that we have become a model. People like to see relationships that last.’

The couple no doubt have a lavish celebration planned for their anniversary which comes shortly after Victoria marked her 50th with a huge London party

Victoria recalled the meeting in a letter for her 18-year-old self in Vogue, writing: ‘While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family

In her book, Victoria recalled how she took the reigns when it came to David’s January 1998 proposal at a country house

David proposed with a £40,000 ring but she then presented him with a £50,000 diamond sparkler

The couple now have four children, Brooklyn is now 25, Romeo is 21, Cruz is 19 and Harper is 12

Romeo was seen checking his phone as he holidayed with his parents and their pals

David cooled off in Sardinia heat with his on deck shower before joining his wife

Thrill seeker Romeo enjoyed some time on the waves

Victoria needed a helping hand making her way around the boar in her chic mini dress

David made the most of some rare time off, putting his feet up as he relaxed on a lounger

The couple no doubt have a lavish celebration planned for their big day, which comes shortly after Victoria marked her 50th with a huge London party

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce approach their first anniversary, the couple are reportedly doing better ever.

On the heels of the Kansas City Chiefs star joining the pop icon on stage at her Eras Tour gig in London last month, a source revealed that the lovebirds ‘really are very, very happy together.’

‘They’re very serious about each other, and the relationship feels different for both of them,’ the insider told People.

The source close to the pair, both 34, raved that they ‘have so much fun together.’

‘It’s funny to their friends because at first everyone wondered what they had in common, but you realize how similar they are,’ the insider noted. ‘They both wear their hearts on their sleeves and are all-in with everything they do, whether it’s with career, family or friends.’

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce approach their first anniversary, the couple are reportedly doing better; seen in October, 2023

The couple are currently making the most of their time together while she continues the UK and Europe leg of her world tour, before he returns to training camp for the Chiefs on July 21.

‘Football is definitely still his priority but so is his relationship,’ the source said. ‘He makes romantic gestures to show he’s thinking of her when they’re apart. She’s going to try to attend as many games as possible.’

A second insider told the outlet that the football player ‘loved being onstage’ to join the 14-time Grammy winner on stage.

‘He is confident and fun, and it was one of her tour highlights,’ the source added.

Last month, while appearing on the Bussin’ With the Boys podcast, Kelce gushed that ‘really’ started to fall for Swift as soon as he saw ‘how genuine she is around friends, family.’

‘It can get crazy for somebody with that much attention, and she just keeps it so chill and so cool. . . . She wants to be a part of it. She wants to support me,’ he revealed.

The Chiefs tight end went on to say that while they want ‘to keep things private,’ they’re not hiding anything either.

‘That’s my girl, you know what I mean? That’s my lady, so it’s like… I’m proud of that,’ he said. ‘I’m not sitting here trying to juggle like, “how can I keep this under wraps?” You just don’t want to let everyone into your personal life and be able to comment on it, knowing that everything she does is getting a headline.’

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On the heels of the Kansas City Chiefs joining the pop star on stage at her Eras Tour gig in London last month (seen above), a source revealed that the lovebirds ‘really are very, very happy together’

‘They’re very serious about each other, and the relationship feels different for both of them,’ the insider told People (pictured on February 11, 2024)

Given they are both all-time greats in their own industries, Kelce and Swift have dominated headlines ever since romance first blossomed last year, with the loved-up pair drawing attention from all across the globe.

Even for Travis, widely considered the best tight end in NFL history, the increased spotlight that dating Taylor has brought came as a major shock.

However, Kelce says his girlfriend’s ability to stay grounded despite her superstar status is what made him fall for her.

‘She’s very self-aware, but at the same time… she’s very self-aware. She understands situations like that and I think that’s why I really started to fall for her,’ he explained.

The source close to the pair, both 34, raved that they ‘have so much fun together’

On the most surprising part about dating Swift, Kelce continued: ‘[Paparazzi] has been the craziest thing. Definitely the pulling up to the house, the just random, I don’t know…

‘It’s a different demographic than the NFL, so it’s been cool to dabble in that and see her following and everything. It’s been fun because a lot more kids are into the game and the Chiefs fans have turned into a lot of her fans. And her fans have turned into Chiefs fans, so I’ve had fun with every aspect of it.

‘But when you’re at home, you want privacy, and you don’t always get that.’

Kelce and Swift have been dating for the best part of a year, with the pop sensation’s first appearance at Arrowhead for one of his NFL games last September publicly confirming the relationship.

Since then the world’s most high-profile celebrity couple have gone from strength to strength; enjoying a host of trips away and nights out together, meeting the families and supporting each other in their respective fields.

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The NBA is becoming more and more well-known throughout the world. Blaze Media’s Jason Whitlock just discussed how the league was started. Whitlock claims that the NBA’s recent rise in popularity resulted from Nike’s influential 1980s worldwide marketing campaign with Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan.

When Nike signed him to a five-year, $2.5 million contract in 1984, Jordan was a rookie. The business introduced the Air Jordan footwear brand in April of the following year. Meanwhile, it swiftly exceeded forecasts, bringing in $126 million in sales in its first year.

In 1997, they launched Jordan Brand, contributing to what is widely regarded as the most remarkable sports collaboration in history. According to reports, Jordan Brand brought in $5 billion for Nike in 2022 alone. In that, Michael Jordan took home up to $256 million.

In the Monday edition of “Fearless with Jason Whitlock,” Whitlock dissected the storied collaboration between Nike and Jordan.

Whitlock said: “There is an argument that people don’t understand that Nike actually is the most powerful force in all of sports and in basketball, and they got there through Michael Jordan. Nike is what drove the NBA to climb into full bed with Michael Jordan.”

Whitlock added: “‘And here’s the horse we’re going to ride. His name is Michael Jordan. We’re gonna ride that horse to this international acclaim, and one day, we’re gonna get this contract from China for the NBA that’s gonna surpass any TV deal that you can get domestically.’”

Michael Jordan Paved the Way for Global NBA Expansion Through the Nike Deal

The NBA has grown significantly since Michael Jordan and Nike teamed in the 1980s.
According to Medium, NBA teams were bought for anything from $9.8 million to $120 million in the 1980s. However, as of 2023, Forbes valued every club at least $2.4 billion, with the Golden State Warriors topping the list at $7.7 billion.

In addition, USA Today reports that 1980 players’ average pay was $180,000. According to reports, that amount increased to $900,000 by the end of the decade and to almost $8 million by 2022.

As Jason Whitlock hinted, China is a major source of money for the NBA. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, as of 2022, the league earned around $5 billion a year from China.