<P> Jordan is also known for his product endorsements . He fueled the success of Nike 's Air Jordan sneakers , which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today . Jordan also starred in the 1996 film Space Jam as himself . In 2006 , he became part - owner and head of basketball operations for the then - Charlotte Bobcats , buying a controlling interest in 2010 . In 2015 , Jordan became the first billionaire NBA player in history as a result of the increase in value of NBA franchises . He is the third - richest African - American , behind Oprah Winfrey and Robert F. Smith . </P>
<P> Jordan is also known for his product endorsements . He fueled the success of Nike 's Air Jordan sneakers , which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today . Jordan also starred in the 1996 film Space Jam as himself . In 2006 , he became part - owner and head of basketball operations for the then - Charlotte Bobcats , buying a controlling interest in 2010 . In 2015 , Jordan became the first billionaire NBA player in history as a result of the increase in value of NBA franchises . He is the third - richest African - American , behind Oprah Winfrey and Robert F. Smith . </P>
when did michael jordan do the air jordan
when did michael jordan do the air jordan
1985
1985