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Michael Jordan | John Shanley | Nike | Wells Fargo Van Kasper

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by American Way Staff

"Nobody moves the needle like Jordan. Nobody."

— Nike stock analyst John Shanley of Wells Fargo Van Kasper, speaking to Forbes.com on the marketing value of the un-retired Michael Jordan.

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