In the 1970s, Spencer Haywood was an absolute NBA superstar, competing in four NBA All-Star Games, making 4 All-NBA Teams, and prior to that, winning an Olympic gold medal, and …
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For decades, Nike’s grip on basketball felt close to cultural law. That is what makes the current conversation around the company so striking. Nike’s stock has been battered over the …
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Giannis, The Bucks, And A Nike Bonus: How A Missed Incentive Added Fuel To The Dispute
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe latest reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s standoff with the Milwaukee Bucks suggests that money may have been part of the tension, but not the whole story. ESPN reported that multiple …
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Einen Beginn für eine Zeitreise zu finden ist manchmal nicht ganz einfach, aber wenn wir über Basketball und im speziellen „Streetball“ sprechen, dann können Wegbereiter aus einer ganz speziellen Szene …
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Nike Still Owes Jordan Crawford Money For His Legendary Dunk On LeBron James
by Len Werleby Len WerleJordan Crawford had been in and out of the NBA for the better part of the 2010s. While he always showed flashes of greatness in his offensive game, his productivity, …
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Jaylen Brown Rejects $50 Million Nike Deal to Protect His Voice: “I Don’t Compromise for Anyone”
Jaylen Brown revealed he turned down a $50 million endorsement deal from Nike, choosing instead to preserve his voice, autonomy, and creative freedom. Speaking on the Big Tigger Morning Show, …
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Jalen Brunson And Natalia Bryant Light Up The Screen In Viral Nike Kobe 3 Protro Commercial
by Len Werleby Len WerleNike’s latest campaign has taken the internet by storm, thanks to a powerful and unexpected pairing: New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson and Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the …
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In a new commercial, Nike and Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant have teamed up to deliver a message of resilience and determination. The commercial, titled “When I’m Hit, I Always …
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Can Nike Regain Its Clout With NBA Stars After CEO Ousted For ‘Making Brand Uncool’?
Nike recently made headlines by ousting its CEO, John Donahoe, amid concerns that his leadership had made the brand “uncool”. The decision to replace Donahoe with former executive Elliott Hill …
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Nike Sues Custom Sneaker Company For $60 Million Over LeBron James’ Shoes
by Len Werleby Len WerleNike has filed a lawsuit against The Shoe Surgeon, a custom sneaker business based in Los Angeles, seeking over $60 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District …
