The projected number 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, Ben Simmons announced today that he has signed an endorsement deal with Nike. He broke the news on the Twitter feed of Uninterrupted, LeBron James’ multimedia website. Simmons is also represented by Rich Paul who represents James as well. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. UNINTERRUPTED Exclusive: @BenSimmons25 announces he will be part of the @Nike family.https://t.co/l5B7Xq3uvB — UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) June 7, 2016
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