In May 2016, LeBron's associates Maverick Carter told GQ that the three-time NBA champion's lifetime deal with Nike was worth over $1 billion. Of the four athletes who feature along with the 30-year-old in the "Just Do It" campaign-Le Bron James, Serena Williams, Shaquem Griffin and Odell Beckham Jr.-three are among the company's icons. Interest from other shoe companies absolutely changed their tune. had Kaepernick since 2011 but this is actually a new deal done by Kaepernick’s reps & Nike sat on Kaepernick for 2 years w/ no idea what to do with him. He also says that Kaepernick's deal is a "star" deal worth millions per year and includes royalties on sales.Ī lot behind the curtain here. Yahoo's NFL reporter Charles Robinson claimed Kaepernick will have his own branded line of gear including shoes, shirts, jerseys and more. The terms of the deal between Nike and Kaepernick-whose wealth was estimated to be $22 million in 2016-have not been disclosed, but the Oregon-based giant is renowned for offering lucrative endorsements to its testimonials.
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Kaepernick entered free agency in 2017 and wasn't given a tryout, which has led him to file a lawsuit against the 32 NFL owners, accusing them of colluding to prevent him from returning to the league. The sporting apparel giant kept the Wisconsin native on its endorsement roster even after he dropped out of the NFL.
Kaepernick signed with Nike in 2011 but the company has not used him in the last two years, since he rose to prominence in 2016 when he opted to kneel rather than stand during the national anthem as an act of silent protest against social and racial injustice. Colin Kaepernick has hit the headlines again after being unveiled as the face of Nike's campaign to celebrate the 30 th anniversary of its "Just Do It" motto.
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