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  • George Raveling, a Hall of Fame coach who helped shape Michael Jordan's Nike deal, dies at 88 after a long career.
  • Raveling helped persuade Jordan to join Nike by connecting him with Sonny Vaccaro, a move that built Jordan's brand and reshaped sports apparel.
  • AP notes Raveling mentored players and coaches worldwide during his Nike tenure, helping professionalize and globalize basketball.

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