Blake Griffin officially joins Jordan Brand

[mkwest]

Blake Griffin made his 2012-13 debut for the Clippers Wednesday night sporting a sharp pair of cobalt blue Jordans, and not without good reason.

The Clippers' high-flying forward has become the latest NBA star to join Nike's Jordan Brand, an industry source told CBSSports.com. An announcement is expected soon on the new endorsement deal for the Clippers' two-time All-Star.

It's been a busy few months for Griffin, 23, who became the first of the 2009 first-round picks to agree to a contract extension when he signed a five-year deal potentially worth $95 million in July. With the deadline for '09 picks to sign extensions looming at 12:01 a.m. ET Thursday, only James Harden (Rockets), Stephen Curry (Warriors), DeMar DeRozan and Taj Gibson (Bulls) have joined him.

Griffin joins teammate Chris Paul in the Jordan Brand stable, which also includes such NBA stars as Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen and Joe Johnson. Earlier this month, Nike announced that it had signed Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook to the Jordan Brand.

Those last two additions would seem to personify the Jumpman logo on their shoes fairly well.

Ken Berger, CBS Sports

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Jordan Brand Officially Welcomes Blake Griffin to its Roster

Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., officially announced that two-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin has joined the brand. Griffin joins Russell Westbrook and rookies Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kendall Marshall, Jared Sullinger and Jeff Taylor as new members to the Jordan family for the upcoming season.

"We are thrilled that Blake is joining the brand," said Michael Jordan. "Blake has captured the essence of what the brand stands for through his style of play and love for the game of basketball. He is an amazing athlete and person who we look forward to working with for many years."

Griffin, who debuted the Jordan Super.Fly on Wednesday, will continue to wear the product throughout the season.

Nike, Inc.

[mttwlsn16]

Took long enough

[mj_shoefanatic]

Solid addition to the JB roster.

CP3 & BG32 teammates and brandmates.

[mkwest]

[BennyBeFly]

Sick.