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CEO Of Nike Confirms Signature Shoes For Russell Westbrook & Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo not only has become one of the best players in this league, his advertising value also has exploded. Antetokounmpo’s rookie footwear and apparel endorsement contract with Nike has ended before the start of the season, and a bidding war of all the big athletic brands started.

Eventually, Antetokounmpo signed a multi-year deal with Nike.

Now, Nike CEO Mark Parker made public that Nike (and its Jordan subsidiary) will add two new signature basketball athletes next year. Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

“In the next several weeks alone, we’ll deliver the next version of the industry’s biggest signature shoe with the Kyrie 4. We’ll build on the incredible first year of Paul George’s signature shoe with the PG2. We’ll introduce an all-new Flyknit construction with Kobe’s next performance design. And Jordan Brand will launch its first signature shoe with reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. We’re also thrilled to expand our relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo as we bring his unique personality to life through new signature product and storytelling next year.”