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Decades ago, he was in jail—now he’s a Nike executive advocating for formerly incarcerated people to get second chances

CNBC, Published Sat, Feb 26 20229:15 AM EST Today, Larry Miller is the chairman of Nike’s Jordan Brand. He spent decades rising up the ranks at companies like Campbell Soup, Kraft Foods and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. The whole time, he kept a dark secret: In 1965, at age 16, Miller pleaded guilty […]

At 16, Larry Miller killed another teen. At 72, the Nike executive is ready to apologize

By Sara Sidner and Pamela Kirkland, CNN Photographs by Michelle Gustafson for CNN Updated 11:29 PM ET, Sun February 20, 2022 Philadelphia (CNN) Two chance encounters at the same West Philadelphia street corner show the remarkable arc of Larry Miller’s life. The first, as a drunk and angry 16-year-old, ended with him murdering another teen. The second, 56 […]

What my kids (and Gov. Doug Ducey) can learn from Jordan Brand mastermind Larry Miller

Larry Miller could have been a statistic. Instead, Michael Jordan’s right-hand man is an inspiration and a prime case for prison reform. Greg Moore Arizona Republic Larry Miller, the executive who helped make a shoe into an empire, is the Malcom X of capitalism, but my daughter thinks he’s the president. He could have been […]

Nike Chairman Larry Miller’s Memoir ‘Jump: From the Streets to the Boardroom’ Is a Lesson in Perseverance and Redemption

Larry Miller is one of the most well-respected and successful Black businessmen in modern history. He helped found and transformed the Jordan brand from a $200 million basketball shoe company to a $4 billion athletic footwear and apparel firm. In 2007, the Temple University grad went on to become president of the Portland Trailblazers . After 5 […]

Nike’s Larry Miller, His Story of Redemption and Building The Jordan Brand

Larry Miller has been a top executive in sports and athletic wear for decades. As the Chairman of Nike’s Jordan Brand, he’s in charge of a multibillion-dollar global apparel juggernaut. But as a teenager growing up in West Philadelphia, he made a violent mistake that haunted him for decades: he murdered an 18-year-old man, Edward […]

Larry Miller Overcame It All To Build The Jordan Brand

In the latest installment of Boardroom Book Club, longtime Nike exec and chairman of the Jordan Brand, Larry Miller discusses how it took more than a decade to bring this book to life, working with his daughter to tell his honest story, and how bringing the Jordan Brand to Michigan Football was one of the […]

From inmate to Nike executive

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with Nike executive Larry Miller to discuss what he hopes young people can learn from his life experience.

Nike Jordan Brand Exec Larry Miller’s Daughter Inspired Him to Expose Secret 1965 Murder

Larry Miller served as the president of Nike’s Jordan Brand for 15 years before being appointed the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in 2019. Under his guidance, Michael Jordan’s staple athletic footwear and apparel line grew from a $200-million basketball-shoe company to a $3.5-billion conglomerate. In his new book, “Jump: My Secret […]

Chairman of Jordan Brand shares dark secret

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Larry Miller, chairman of the Jordan Brand, who reveals he was convicted of second-degree murder as a teenager, but didn’t let that stop him from rising to the top.

Nike Jordan Brand Exec Larry Miller on Secret 1965 Murder: “It Haunts Me Every Day”

Larry Miller served as the president of Nike’s Jordan Brand for 15 years before being appointed the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in 2019. Under his guidance, Michael Jordan’s staple athletic footwear and apparel line grew from a $200-million basketball-shoe company to a $3.5-billion conglomerate. In his new book, “Jump: My Secret […]

Chairman of iconic Nike sports brand opens up about criminal past | Nightline

Once the former president of the Portland Trailblazers, Larry Miller is now the chairman of Jordan Brand. Now, he shares the truth about his past and how he didn’t let circumstances define him.

Nike Jordan Brand Chairman Larry Miller reveals the dark secret he hid even from Michael Jordan h…

Michael Jordan is not just one of the world’s most iconic athletes, but also a global marketing powerhouse. In an interview you will see first on “CBS Mornings”, Nike Jordan Brand President Chairman Larry Miller is revealing the dark secret he kept hidden for decades even from Jordan himself. Miller shares the story he has […]

Larry Miller’s Secret Journey From Inmate to Nike Executive

If you looked at the titles that Larry Miller has had next to his name, you’d see a flourishing career. He started his professional life making $16,500 a year as an accountant at Campbell Soup Company and went on to become a leader at one of the world’s top sneaker brands. However, as people admired […]

HOW NIKE’S JORDAN BRAND CHAIRMAN LANDED AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME AFTER EVOLVING FROM THE STREETS

By many counts, Larry Miller is among today’s most successful Black businessmen in America. He is the chairman of Nike’s Jordan Brand, supposedly the sneaker giant’s most successful brand, that posted more than $4.7 billion in revenue in 2021. Before that, Miller was the former president of the Portland Trailblazers and previously an executive at […]

Jordan Brand Chairman Larry Miller Hopes His Shooting Revelation Will Help Incarcerated People Reach Redemption

With a COVID-19 resurgence in New York City, Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller — who was in town visiting the Nike Inc. headquarters just prior to Christmas — opted to change last minute from an in-person meeting to a Zoom interview with FN. The mild-mannered exec, clad in a black zippered sweater and thin-rimmed glasses, […]

Exclusive: Larry Miller Shares The Story Of How He Transcended From The Streets To Jordan Brand Chairman

Life is all about choices, but they don’t have to define you, and Larry Miller is proof. Larry Miller made a life-changing decision at the age of 16, and now he is on a mission to share his story to help others. As the chairman of the Jordan Brand — created by basketball legend Michael Jordan — […]

He Rose to the Highest Levels of Business and Basketball—but With a Secret

As a teen, Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller shot and killed a man. He’s kept that truth buried, until now. The mementos lining Larry Miller’s office suggest a life of comfort and privilege, of celebrated achievements and celebrity friendships. The autographed red boxing gloves from Muhammad Ali. The commemorative basketball from President Obama. The signed […]

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Decades ago, he was in jail—now he’s a Nike executive advocating for formerly incarcerated people to get second chances

Decades ago, he was in jail—now he’s a Nike executive advocating for formerly incarcerated people to get second chances

At 16, Larry Miller killed another teen. At 72, the Nike executive is ready to apologize

What my kids (and Gov. Doug Ducey) can learn from Jordan Brand mastermind Larry Miller

Nike Chairman Larry Miller’s Memoir ‘Jump: From the Streets to the Boardroom’ Is a Lesson in Perseverance and Redemption

Nike’s Larry Miller, His Story of Redemption and Building The Jordan Brand

Larry Miller Overcame It All To Build The Jordan Brand

From inmate to Nike executive

Nike Jordan Brand Exec Larry Miller’s Daughter Inspired Him to Expose Secret 1965 Murder

Chairman of Jordan Brand shares dark secret

Nike Jordan Brand Exec Larry Miller on Secret 1965 Murder: “It Haunts Me Every Day”

Chairman of iconic Nike sports brand opens up about criminal past | Nightline

Nike Jordan Brand Chairman Larry Miller reveals the dark secret he hid even from Michael Jordan h…

Larry Miller’s Secret Journey From Inmate to Nike Executive

HOW NIKE’S JORDAN BRAND CHAIRMAN LANDED AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME AFTER EVOLVING FROM THE STREETS

Jordan Brand Chairman Larry Miller Hopes His Shooting Revelation Will Help Incarcerated People Reach Redemption

Exclusive: Larry Miller Shares The Story Of How He Transcended From The Streets To Jordan Brand Chairman

He Rose to the Highest Levels of Business and Basketball—but With a Secret

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