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I'm an NBA legend who turned down Nike show deal at start of my career - it's cost me $5.2 billion so far and counting
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HBO's 'Winning Time' Asks What Magic Johnson Lost in Passing on Nike – Sourcing Journal
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How Much Money Did Magic Johnson Make From His 1979 Deal With Converse?
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Magic Johnson Made A $5.2B Mistake Choosing Converse Over Nike Early In His Career
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Magic Johnson - Wikipedia
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Magic Johnson Chose Converse Over Nike And Missed A Chance To Earn $5.2 Billion: Nike Offered Him $1 For Every Pair Of Shoes Sold And 100,00 Shares Worth $0.18 At The Time - Fadeaway World
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Did Magic Johnson Really Turn Down Nike Deal That Could Have Made Him a Billionaire?
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Magic Johnson missed out on $5.2 billion for choosing Converse over Nike - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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