Nike, I love you but you need to rethink your plan on this one.
NBA Superstars Victor Wembanyama He is currently preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he will represent his native France, before moving on to prepare for his second season in the league with the San Antonio Spurs in 2024-25.
But before the actual games begin, Wenbanyama has some work to do here: In case you don’t know, Wenbanyama has signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with Nike, and ahead of the Olympics opening, the fashion giant is in full marketing mode to promote the partnership, which features the 20-year-old athlete’s signature shoes. (RELATED: Miami Heat defeat Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 to win NBA Summer League)
Well, Nike showed off a prototype of Wemby’s debut sneaker on Monday in Paris, and let’s be honest…
This guy is complete garbage.
Nike unveiled a prototype shoe for Spurs player Victor Wembanyama in Paris.
– The shoes were inspired by “his love of science fiction” and “the bismuth stones he wore on draft night.”
– He likes to walk barefoot so he requested a discreet design. pic.twitter.com/oO9k3kpNx3— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 23, 2024
Nike Prototype for Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/bgi0MF2iSk
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 23, 2024
This is a real shame considering the great marketing that sparked the Nike x Victor Wenbayama partnership…
Additionally, Nike manufactures some of Powell Golf’s merchandise.
The brand is being built. pic.twitter.com/lcBu6mZH9e
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) May 17, 2024
Nike, let’s start again! We can make something much better than this!
