Although it was reported by NBC Sports Boston’s A. Sherrod Blakey that the Celtics’ small forward was nearing a multi-year agreement with Nike, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula, Gordon Hayward has agreed to a four-year sneaker and apparel offer sheet with Anta.
Boston Celtics All-Star @GordonHayward has agreed to a 4-year footwear & apparel offer sheet with Anta.
The massive shoe deal also includes a signature apparel collection and marketing throughout Asia and the US. Nike will have 10 business days to exercise their “match clause.” pic.twitter.com/GIrLpxFA6d
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) September 26, 2018
In addition to Nike, it was reported in August that Anta and New Balance were interested in signing the one-time All-Star.
Nike will have 10 business days to exercise the “match clause” in their current deal with Hayward.
Should Nike not choose to do so and let Hayward walk, he joins a brand in Anta that includes Golden State Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson, who signed a 10-year deal with the brand last year, boxer Manny Pacquiao and Lakers’ guard Rajon Rondo.
