If he had a signature shot in the second three-peat, it was his stunning fadeaway. Jordan didn't invent the fadeaway -- post players had used it for years before him -- but nobody moved like Mike, and Jordan turned fadeaways into artwork. Outside of his career in basketball, Jordan has been involved in a number of profitable business and commercial ventures, including a longtime partnership with Nike. Jordan signed his first deal with Nike in 1984. The company launched its signature Air Jordan basketball sneakers in 1985. In its initial contract, Nike gave Jordan a generous 25 percent in royalties. In 2006, Jordan bought a share of the Charlotte Hornets (formerly known as the Bobcats) and joined the team’s executive ranks as its managing member of basketball operations. In 2010, he became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets and serves as the team’s chairman.

Relying solely on visual similarities: A signature may visually resemble a genuine one, but without expert analysis and validation, it is crucial not to jump to conclusions based solely on visual comparisons. My competitive nature is I want to succeed. It’s always been said that when I can’t find a way to do anything, I will find a way to do it. Now, before the arguments arise with questions on discrepancy and subjective opinions to my documentation, Analyze signature consistency: Look for patterns and consistencies in Michael Jordan’s genuine autographs, paying attention to letter formation, flourishes, and spacing.In all honesty, I never wore Nike shoes until I signed with Nike,” Jordan said in an interview with USA Today. “I was a big Adidas, Converse guy coming out of college. Then actually my parents made me go out to (Nike’s headquarters) to hear their proposal.” Unbalanced spacing and proportions: Counterfeit signatures may exhibit irregular spacing, cramped letters, or an overall imbalanced appearance.

In 2020, Jordan partnered with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to form the 23XI Racing team. The name is a reference to Jordan’s basketball number and Hamlin’s No. 11 race car. Editor's note: This story was first published on April 16, 2020. " Game 6: The Movie," a cinematic production of 1998 NBA Finals Game 6 airs on Wednesday, May 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.Magnified comparison side by side images of the "J" in Jordan. Notice that there are definite but subtle mistakes when it’s compared to a genuine example.