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Nike ad campaign nicknamed Michael Jordan the 'Black Mamba' years before Kobe Bryant adopted the persona

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If not for Michael Jordan's fear of snakes, he likely would have been known as the NBA's "Black Mamba."

Published: Feb 26, 2026, 10:18 am Added: Feb 26, 2026, 10:24 am
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