CONFIRMED: Nike has officially added Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a Signature Swoosh athlete.
โComing after back-to-back MVP seasons, we are excited to build on Shai's incredible impact with Converse as one of the most creative leaders in the game.โ
Athletes shifting subsidiary brands are technically a contractual option within companies, but rarely happen.
Recent key ones:
2020: Shai from Nike to Converse
2019: Jayson Tatum from Nike to Jordan
2013: John Wall from Reebok to Adidas
2009: Dwyane Wade from Converse to Jordan
@JonesOnTheNBA this was such a time during the city man. During the regular season it was looking tricky but once these guys started clicking in April, it was apparent no one was stopping them
The Los Angeles Lakers announce that longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter will retire after 43 seasons and move into a role as Special Advisor for Game Presentation
@jjmaples55 not happening at all. unless he wants to buy into a โmanu roleโ but truly doubt it.
Year 2 heโs ready. Still got the sophomore slump but weโll see