Longtime Girlfriend Scores Michael Jordan
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By DERON SNYDER
Just after his new Air Jordan sneakers sparked an uproar, Michael Jordan decided to settle down.
The NBA Hall of Famer and owner of the Charlotte Bobcats got engaged over the Christmas weekend, which began with the release of his retro Concord XI sneakers. Limited-edition classics, the shoes incited a rash of violence nationwide.
Here’s hoping that the union between Jordan and Cuban-born model Yvette Prieto enjoys much more peace and goodwill than the shoppers exhibited toward one another.
The shoes were released on Friday, Dec. 23, followed by widespread criticism of Nike and, by extension, Jordan for their marketing tactics. Publicist Estee Portnoy confirmed that Jordan and his girlfriend were engaged within 48 hours of the shoes going on sale.
Coincidence? Perhaps. But an engagement certainly helps put Jordan in a more favorable light.
