Nike Jordan CEO Larry Miller. To hear the revelation in Miller's own words, head to the Sports Illustrated exclusive here. 2023 BBC. Its like, I did this, and to someone whoit was no reason to do it. His forthcoming book "Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom" - written in collaboration with his oldest daughter - will detail the incident, as well as his multiple stints in juvenile detention and prison over a variety of offences. This redemption story not only highlights the importance of giving second chances but also provides a guide for finding a path forward no matter what negative circumstances you encounter. Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Millerschoice to open up publicly was one of altruism, an act that hehopes will give him the freedom to discuss his experiences with at-risk youth and people in prison, in the hopes of leading them to a better path. 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 David White. But as a . How Nike executive Larry Miller kept a dark secret on his climb to the top, in a preview for the book in October in Sports Illustrated, who voiced their disappointment in a New York Times story the following November. COPYRIGHT 2022 EURweb.com/Rabercom Enterprises. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? He served five additional years for a series of armed robberies. 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He then became President of the Jordan Brand, leading the brand through a period of strong growth as it expanded such product offerings as Womens apparel and growing its portfolio of Team Jordan athletes. regularly about similar products without prior explicit consent. Once registered, youll receive our Daily Edition email for free. You can object to the use of your e-mail Discover & Shop what's next with our brand new App, *If you submitted your e-mail address and placed an order, we may use your e-mail address to inform you This abandoned high school was converted into a 31-unit apartment building, Jump: My Secret Journey From the Streets to the Boardroom, told CNBC's "The News with Shepard Smith". Miller originally joined the Nike team in 1997 as Vice President of the U.S. Apparel division. In hiscapacity as President, Miller is responsible for overseeing the operations of the $3 Billion sportsperformance and lifestyle brand while working closely with Nike Inc.'s global leadership and Michael Jordan to drive its business objectives globally. According to the Times, Miller in is discussions with the family to establish a scholarship foundation, funded in perpetuity, to help White's descendants and potentially others, too attend college or trade school. During that his second stint in jail, he had the opportunity to take college classes. Our executive producer is Anya Grundmann. Now, he's recounting. He also served as a Manager for Kraft General Foods, Assistant Controller at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc., and held various positions with Campbell Soup molding his background as one of the most influential corporate leaders in an evolving lifestyle industry. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. "I wasn't going to be dishonest, but I wasn't going to offer up the information," he said. Around the same time as his release, he graduated from Temple University at age 30. In almost a decade at Jordan, and for over fifty years (several of which were spent at the helm of an NBA franchise, the Portland Trailblazers), Miller had managed to keep the dark secret from Nike's founder Phil Knight, MJ, NBA executives, and countless others. Running the Trail Blazers and Jordan Brand, Larry Miller rose to the top of the basketball world. He was able to get his degree at age 30 while incarcerated and was released at the same age. (Screen capture: YouTube). TO: LARRY MILLER, CHAIRMAN, JORDAN BRAND AT NIKE FROM: ALLEN LI, MARKET ANALYST SUBJECT: SHARING HIS STORIES HE OVERCOME TO ACHIEVE THE REDEMPTION FROM THE PRISON YEARD TO C-SUITE DATE: 2/21/ On behalf on the fox students and alumni, we are honored to have Larry Miller to speak at his current role and journey from the prison yard to C-suite. Miller was 16 and part of a gang in West Philadelphia when he shot Edward White, he said. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Larry Miller: Jordan brand chairman on his life story and biography 'Jump'. Larry Miller, president of Jordan Brand attends the launch of the new partnership between Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan at Parc des Princes on September 13, 2018 in Paris, France. It takes just a few seconds. I cover sports culture, sneakers, style and combat sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They began working on the memoir about six years ago. Trail Blazers[edit] Larry Miller, the chairman of Nike's Jordan brand, fatally shot a teenager in 1965, he told Sports Illustrated in an interview published Wednesday. Miller was charged as an adult, and pleaded guilty tosecond-degree murder. to persons with disabilities including users of screen reader technology. "I triedso hard to hide over theyears. California residents do not sell my data request. Miller serves as President of Jordan Brand. Millertold him it was Garland. Each newsletter contains an unsubscribe link. Shlomit Ravitsky Tur-Paz: Knesset left the courts no choice but to intervene, Daily Briefing Jan 31: In Israel, Blinken gives PM some friendly relationship advice, The quirky, improbable, infuriating and uplifting, Veteran filmmaker rolls out prize to fete those behind the scenes, 6 Israeli restaurants ranked among 50 best in the region, Israelis love for homemade hot lunch at center of new exhibit, Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae to open Tel Aviv restaurant, No bones about it, this Ashdod fish restaurant deserves the accolades, TV star Lisa Edelsteins art exhibit captures her Jewish family, Turning 93, Buzz Aldrin marries longtime girlfriend, Michael W. 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So all I can do is try to do what I can to help other people and try to maybe prevent this from happening to someone else., Miller said he was nervous to share his secret with NBA icon, Jordan Brand Adds 8 WNBA Players to Roster, Former President Bill Clinton Hospitalized with Blood Infection, Adele Drops Full Music Video for Easy On Me (Watch). Titelmedia (Highsnobiety), is committed to facilitating and improving the accessibility and usability Titelmedia strives to ensure that its Website services and content are accessible As one of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, Miller had an unconventional path to success that included gang involvement and a prison sentence. (or Greatest of All Time). But you're good, you're Garland. While incarcerated, Miller pursued an education using Pell grants available to inmates. address for this purpose at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according Mack, now 84, told The New York Times she forgave Miller for the murder but told him if she had been 30 years younger, she "would have been across the table.". How long will Israels PM last? Miller, the longtime head of the Michael Jordan brand for Nike, served time in a juvenile detention facility for the crime and was planning never to speak publicly of it. Those opportunities didn't come easily to Miller at first. Larry Miller served a jail sentence for the murder in 1965 A long-time Nike executive in the US has revealed that he shot and killed a teenage boy in the streets of West Philadelphia 56 years. Larry Miller is the Chairman of Jordan Brand, overseeing operations of the $3 billion sports performance and lifestyle brand. He asked what Miller's middle name was. All Rights Reserved. Prior to joining the Jordan Brand, Miller served as President and Alternate Governor of the NBAs Portland Trail Blazers. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Miller told Sports Illustrated he never lied on an application, but could usually find loopholes. He spent decades rising up the ranks at companies like Campbell Soup, Kraft Foods and the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. The Journal of Steffanie Jay-Zs Shock in Running Into Kelly Rowland Is Your WATCH LIVE! Arline, 55, told the Times that she's not yet "100 percent forgiving" but hopes to be one day. Larry Miller has helped the Jordan brand grow and diversify its platform since becoming chairman in 2012. Now, at 72, he's sharing that story with the hopes of inspiring people who need to turn their life around. Special thanks to Charla Riggi & Erin Register. Is that the only kind of Jew acceptable in the US today? in one app. But instead of finding the perpetrators, he fired at the first person they found, mortally wounding White, who had no connection to the killing of his friend. Full Name : Larry G. Miller; Age : 72; Birth Place : United States; Profession : Business Executive; Relationship Status : Unknown; Net Worth : N/A; . Arline said she needed more time. Already a member? 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Speaking to Sports Illustrated ahead of the release of his memoir, Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom, Miller, 72, admitted that he killed a man named Edward White 56 years ago, and served a prison sentence for the murder. January 18, 2022 / 4:33 PM / CBS News Larry Miller rose to the pinnacle of the Nike Jordan brand, becoming chairman and working right alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan. So all I can do is try to do what I can to help other people and try to maybe prevent this from happening to someone else.. Do you rely on The Times of Israel for accurate and insightful news on Israel and the Jewish world? Larry's story also provides a passionate appeal for criminal justice reform, expanded educational opportunities, and mental health awareness. October 13, 2021. Read about our approach to external linking. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. Today, Larry Miller is the chairman of Nike's Jordan Brand. Mr. Miller, now 72, is chairman of the Michael Jordan brand at Nike and a former president of the Portland Trail Blazers. It's kindof been freeing to be able tonot have to carry this around.". Nike executive Larry Miller, who kept his past secret for more than 50 years, told CNBC that he's thankful the family of a man he killed in 1965 when he was a teenager forgives him. You People depicts Jews as obtuse and apologetic for enjoying white privilege. Nike executive Larry Miller, who kept his past secret for more than 50 years, told CNBC that he's thankful the family of a man he killed in 1965 when he was a teenager forgives him. (Screen capture: YouTube) Larry Miller, the CEO of Nike's Jordan brand, has revealed in an interview that he murdered an 18 . We reserve the right to close comments at any time. the podcast on. When he first considered writing the book, Miller said he spoke to longtime friend and colleague Michael Jordan along with Nike co-founder Phil Knight. Mr Miller served a jail sentence for the murder. A Division of NBC Universal. Thats why we started the Times of Israel ten years ago - to provide discerning readers like you with must-read coverage of Israel and the Jewish world. More importantly, he said: He hoped it could prove that formerly incarcerated people are capable of rehabilitation and success. Scan the QR code to download now. The manager told him the company had planned on hiring him, but knowing what he knew now, they couldn't take the risk. Voyeurism has led us to think we see all and know all; in truth, we don't. He was unclear if White was a member of the rival gang or had anything to do with his friends death. Larry Miller has been a top executive in sports and athletic wear for decades. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. He works closely with Nike Inc. leadership and Michael Jordan to drive global business objectives. 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Nike told BBC News in a statement that Mr Miller's life was "an incredible story of second chances". I was definitely nervous about sharing with him, just because I have so much respect and love for MJ, he said. 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More often than not, formerly incarcerated individuals are unable to shake the criminal moniker, which can, unfortunately, lead to a cycle of crime, instead of the rehabilitation that the individual and society would benefit from most. When a friend was killed by a rival gang member, Mr Miller, then just 16, says he grabbed a .38 handgun, got drunk with three friends and went in search of retribution. Miller makes Portland his home, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI), the Oregon Business Council, Oregon Sports Authority, and is a member of the Portland Mayors Economic Development Cabinet. Follow Even as he ran an NBA franchise and then oversaw the transformation of the Jordan Brand, nearly doubling its revenue during. 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