Confirmed at the start of his career, and possibly later on, Jordan had a special "Love of the Game Clause" written into his contract (unusual at the time) which allowed him to play basketball against anyone at any time, anywhere.

24 Jun 2015 Despite the fact that Michael Jordan has not played for the NBA in over a a year in cash for five years, by far the richest sneaker contract in history. Nike put a clause in the deal that stated that if he didn't do one of three  21 Nov 2016 Michael Jordan, a rookie at the time, made a $550K, which is just barely over the 2016-17 rookie minimum salary ($543,471). This addition gives  For NBA players, this can often include playing pick-up games or in exhibitions in the off-season. But Jordan wanted to play when he wanted to play. So he had a “Love of the Game” clause in his contract that allowed him to play whenever he wanted and under whatever conditions he deemed appropriate. According to Bleacher Report, Michael Jordan had a clause in his contract that he was allowed to play basketball whenever he wanted to.

5 Feb 2018 like when Michael Jordan made $33.1 million in the 1997-98 season. The NBA instituted the max contract the year after Jordan's big payday, 

18 Mar 1991 more in any one season than Michael Jordan, whose current contract a total $600,000 buyout provision if the options are not exercised. 24 Jun 2015 Despite the fact that Michael Jordan has not played for the NBA in over a a year in cash for five years, by far the richest sneaker contract in history. Nike put a clause in the deal that stated that if he didn't do one of three  21 Nov 2016 Michael Jordan, a rookie at the time, made a $550K, which is just barely over the 2016-17 rookie minimum salary ($543,471). This addition gives  For NBA players, this can often include playing pick-up games or in exhibitions in the off-season. But Jordan wanted to play when he wanted to play. So he had a “Love of the Game” clause in his contract that allowed him to play whenever he wanted and under whatever conditions he deemed appropriate. According to Bleacher Report, Michael Jordan had a clause in his contract that he was allowed to play basketball whenever he wanted to.

But Jordan insisted on a “for the love of the game” clause that explicitly allowed him to shoot hoops whenever and wherever he felt like it.

29 Sep 2017 Here are five things to know about Russell Westbrook's contract If Westbrook had wanted a no-trade clause, he would have had to wait for his contract to expire, then It more than doubles Michael Jordan's career earnings. 21 Dec 2015 Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan was allowed to play basketball per a clause in his new contract with the Mets, but that is hardly out of the  5 Feb 2018 like when Michael Jordan made $33.1 million in the 1997-98 season. The NBA instituted the max contract the year after Jordan's big payday,  29 Apr 2016 When Michael Jordan left basketball to play baseball for the 1994 season, it was huge news. After all, the greatest player in NBA history left the  9 Apr 2015 But Michael Jordan is above that. He inserted a “love of the game” clause into his contract allowing him to play any damn time he liked. Jordan  19 Mar 2018 Following Michael B. Jordan's move to use an “Inclusion Rider” in all the announced last week that they would be using the diversity clause in into their contract that would require diversity among a film's cast and crew. 24 Apr 2010 Weird baseball contract clauses Michael Jordan's abrupt departure from basketball to play minor league baseball following the Chicago 

When Michael Jordan signed his first NBA contract, it included details allowing him to play in competitive off-season pick-up games. Specifically, this clause allowed for Jordan’s love of the

15 Feb 2013 All Michael Jordan wanted to wear was adidas in the NBA. would earn $7 million over those five years, as long as Nike didn't sever the contract. In order to protect the company, Nike included a clause in Jordan's deal that  6 Nov 2014 One player who didn't have that clause: Michael Jordan. His “love of the game” clause allowed him to play in pick-up games in parks, games on  29 Sep 2017 Here are five things to know about Russell Westbrook's contract If Westbrook had wanted a no-trade clause, he would have had to wait for his contract to expire, then It more than doubles Michael Jordan's career earnings. 21 Dec 2015 Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan was allowed to play basketball per a clause in his new contract with the Mets, but that is hardly out of the  5 Feb 2018 like when Michael Jordan made $33.1 million in the 1997-98 season. The NBA instituted the max contract the year after Jordan's big payday,  29 Apr 2016 When Michael Jordan left basketball to play baseball for the 1994 season, it was huge news. After all, the greatest player in NBA history left the  9 Apr 2015 But Michael Jordan is above that. He inserted a “love of the game” clause into his contract allowing him to play any damn time he liked. Jordan 

For NBA players, this can often include playing pick-up games or in exhibitions in the off-season. But Jordan wanted to play when he wanted to play. So he had a “Love of the Game” clause in his contract that allowed him to play whenever he wanted and under whatever conditions he deemed appropriate.

Are you in? Sign up for the HoopsHype daily email newsletter for the top stories every day. An error has occured. Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for   16 Jun 2017 Converse Fastbreaks and Air Jordan IIs are included in a pack that Nike Is Selling A Special Two-Pack Of Shoes To Celebrate Michael Jordan's First Pro Contract In honor of his first contract, Nike is putting two of Jordan's first shoes The “love of the game” clause allowed him to play in a number of 

6 Nov 2014 One player who didn't have that clause: Michael Jordan. His “love of the game” clause allowed him to play in pick-up games in parks, games on  29 Sep 2017 Here are five things to know about Russell Westbrook's contract If Westbrook had wanted a no-trade clause, he would have had to wait for his contract to expire, then It more than doubles Michael Jordan's career earnings. 21 Dec 2015 Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan was allowed to play basketball per a clause in his new contract with the Mets, but that is hardly out of the  5 Feb 2018 like when Michael Jordan made $33.1 million in the 1997-98 season. The NBA instituted the max contract the year after Jordan's big payday,  29 Apr 2016 When Michael Jordan left basketball to play baseball for the 1994 season, it was huge news. After all, the greatest player in NBA history left the  9 Apr 2015 But Michael Jordan is above that. He inserted a “love of the game” clause into his contract allowing him to play any damn time he liked. Jordan