Sources: Blake Griffin Close To Endorsement Deal With Nike

Post #1 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:05 am

Blake Griffin, the first overall selection in this year's NBA draft, is close to signing an endorsement deal with Nike, sources said. It is not clear when or if the deal will be announced, but it could be the first major shoe deal for a high-profile NBA player selected in last month's draft.

Griffin is widely regarded as the most marketable rookie in what has been a down market for player endorsements. Griffin's agent Jeff Schwartz would not comment. Nike officials gave no immediate comment.

Liz Mullen, SportsBusiness Journal via SportingNews.com

TheNewEra · Post #2 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:43 am

Damn is Nike the only brand in the world? lol

Post #3 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:29 am

lol It's good to see our player in line for a deal that isn't LA Gear or something like that.

Get your money Blake.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #4 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:33 am

This kid needs as much exposure as possible and Nike is just the brand to give it to him.

Post #5 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:24 pm

Nike signs all the best NBA players to shoe deals.

twinthunder3 · Post #6 » by **twinthunder3** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:01 am

the dude deserves it. he's going to be a superstar and he's the only person who is actually marketable in this year's draft. Flynn is also marketable as well, but i can see Adidas signing Flynn, not Nike.