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realreodeal
03-16-2015, 11:20 PM
Adidas won't pursue extension to its NBA apparel deal - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12493645/adidas-pursue-extension-nba-apparel-deal)

Nike or UA? Who Wins?
rimshaqer34
03-16-2015, 11:36 PM
Nike will win because they practically have gazillion budget for this kind of thing
drob50
03-16-2015, 11:37 PM
Gotta be Peak!

China is taking over the world, one sport at a time!
ThoseBackPages
03-16-2015, 11:53 PM
Jordan's for sure
jj2
03-17-2015, 12:07 AM
UA put an insane amount of money on the table to try and get Durant so it wouldn't suprise me if they put in a crazy bid for this as well.
Durantula
03-17-2015, 12:15 AM
Hopefully it will be UA!!!
ReggieEvansPC
03-17-2015, 12:15 AM
Champion.

10 characters.
Michael Miracle
03-17-2015, 07:46 AM
Panini. They pretty much are starting a monopoly on the sports card world, why not start in sports apparel too. Plus, how easy would it be for them to get more fake jersey's for their cards...
LeonfromNC
03-17-2015, 07:55 AM
Apex. Karl Malone would be so proud
TungTLe
03-17-2015, 08:42 AM
Bring back 'Champion'!
Brad
03-17-2015, 09:20 AM
They announced yesterday as well that Nike extended its deal with the NFL for 3 more years. Don't know if that would affect their likelihood of going after the NBA.
IronMonkey415
03-17-2015, 10:41 AM
FILA

Remember that brand?
xavieronly1
03-17-2015, 12:20 PM
FILA

Remember that brand?

If not Grant Hill.........
sheetskout
03-17-2015, 02:25 PM
I'm not sure how Nike wouldn't be outbidding at all costs on this...
realreodeal
03-17-2015, 03:23 PM
I can see UA coming strong with a compression shirt/shorts/socks line for each team like they did with the super heroes. They have a great shot at the contract.
bmc398
03-19-2015, 02:34 PM
I can see UA coming on strong with a compression shirt/shorts/socks line for each team like they did with the super heroes. They have a great shot at the contract.

I have a buddy who works for a college sports program in equipment that is sponsored by Nike. Ever since Nike got the NFL deal, turn around times on uniform orders have gone from about 1 month to 4 months + unless it is a special rush case or you're Oregon.

If they are already bogged down with NFL and college stuff, I don't see how they will be able to handle bringing on the NBA. Doesn't mean they wont try tho. Seems like UA is poised to land its first major sports league...
xavieronly1
03-19-2015, 02:54 PM
Nike is very smart if they don't bid high on this NBA contract. They don't even need NBA jersey/cloth for marketing. Nike basketball shoes are like 95% in the market already.

In fact, Nike can play the offer so that UA needs to top it EVEN higher to the point that UA to make less profit.

Lastly, who wear NBA jerseys as street cloth? I would buy a baseball, football, hockey, soccer jersey to the sport bar. But I don't see myself wearing Lebron jersey to local. I would look like I just got off the basketball court and forgot to change.
realreodeal
03-19-2015, 07:21 PM
Nike is very smart if they don't bid high on this NBA contract. They don't even need NBA jersey/cloth for marketing. Nike basketball shoes are like 95% in the market already.

In fact, Nike can play the offer so that UA needs to top it EVEN higher to the point that UA to make less profit.

Lastly, who wear NBA jerseys as street cloth? I would buy a baseball, football, hockey, soccer jersey to the sport bar. But I don't see myself wearing Lebron jersey to local. I would look like I just got off the basketball court and forgot to change.

You are really smart!
jt16
03-19-2015, 07:28 PM
Starter...I used to have so many jackets back in the 90s
dejunnet
03-19-2015, 07:34 PM
Starter...I used to have so many jackets back in the 90s

i love that idea!!!
ninjacookies
03-19-2015, 07:41 PM
Lastly, who wear NBA jerseys as street cloth?

I take it you haven't been to many urban areas lately?


UA will win it. They may not have the greatest net worth, but they have probably the most name draw and financial backing of any other sports apparell company out there and are starting to expand to other avenues including shoes (the curry's are actually very very nice basketball shoes).

Competition is healthy for all markets. It helps create better quality products and prices. Lord knows how bad Nike's retro release quality continues to get as the years progress...
MJGREENPMG1100
03-19-2015, 07:42 PM
Starter?? I remember people getting shot for those jackets in the 90s lol
realreodeal
03-19-2015, 08:00 PM
I take it you haven't been to many urban areas lately?


UA will win it. They may not have the greatest net worth, but they have probably the most name draw and financial backing of any other sports apparell company out there and are starting to expand to other avenues including shoes (the curry's are actually very very nice basketball shoes).

Competition is healthy for all markets. It helps create better quality products and prices. Lord knows how bad Nike's retro release quality continues to get as the years progress...

I actually agree with you for once. I am a huge fan of Nike as well as UA but I think UA will win it.
JMarchand1981
03-19-2015, 08:03 PM
What about Walmart brand? Canyon creek sounds good.
trixstar
03-19-2015, 08:06 PM
I'd be surprised if UA won it. They are 1/10th the size of Nike (globally)
xavieronly1
03-19-2015, 08:17 PM
I take it you haven't been to many urban areas lately?


UA will win it. They may not have the greatest net worth, but they have probably the most name draw and financial backing of any other sports apparell company out there and are starting to expand to other avenues including shoes (the curry's are actually very very nice basketball shoes).

Competition is healthy for all markets. It helps create better quality products and prices. Lord knows how bad Nike's retro release quality continues to get as the years progress...

By urban, you mean ghetto? I live and work in urban area.
sonnyday
03-19-2015, 08:22 PM
I would like to see Zubaz throw their hat in the ring.
The Admiral
03-19-2015, 08:41 PM
I hear Sand Knit are making a comeback...
ToppsCollector1
03-19-2015, 09:00 PM
Under Armour...
chansen10
03-19-2015, 09:03 PM
I wonder if nike would make the bid through the Jordan brand? Air Jordan symbol on all those jerseys would be pretty iconic remember seeing Darren rovell tweet something like this
realreodeal
03-19-2015, 11:14 PM
I wonder if nike would make the bid through the Jordan brand? Air Jordan symbol on all those jerseys would be pretty iconic remember seeing Darren rovell tweet something like this

I could see that happening in the future but that would be a total contradiction to the Jerry West Logoman which hangs supreme as the iconic symbol for the NBA, currently....