Tag: Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA sends out memo to teams about anti-tampering rules

Brandon King

Today the NBA sent a message to its teams about tampering…..literally. The comments of LeBron James ( and those of Giannis Antetokounmpo, though they aren’t getting near the amount of pub) in regards to Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis were, much to the delight of several NBA GM’s, the impetus for the NBA sending out a memorandum to teams to remind them of tampering rules. More from the NBA memo: This principle is particularly important in today’s media environment, where any actions or comments relating to potential player movement receive immediate…

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So tampering is ok now?

Brandon King

Lebron James recent comments regarding his thoughts on potentially playing with New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis stokes the long-simmering fires of rumours of Davis joining the Lakers.  It is also a clear case of tampering.  As stated in Article 35A of the NBA constitution, “No person may, directly or indirectly, entice, induce, persuade, or attempt to entice, induce or persuade, any Player who is under contract to, or whose exclusive negotiating rights are held by, any other Member of the Association. I’m layman’s terms, if you are on…

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First Look: Nike Greek Freak 1

Brandon King

Back in November we covered Milwaukee Bucks’ star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a long-term deal with Nike. In that deal were the plans for a signature shoe for Antetokounmpo. Thanks to sneakonomist, we have a first look at what is being proported as his initial signature shoe. The shoe depicted features a black, closed mesh upper. A Giannis logo appears on the tongue. A white midsole with an exaggerated swoosh that wraps up around the heel. A black midsole completes the aesthetic. As further information becomes available on this sneaker,…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo announces long term Nike deal

Brandon King

Despite Adidas putting on the full-court press to sign him, including sending him a truck filled with Ultra Boosts and Yeezy’s, Giannis Antetokounmpo announced via his twitter today that he will remain with the Swoosh. Family. Loyalty. Legacy. Excited to announce my long-term partnership with @NikeBasketball #FamilyOverEverything @Thanasis_ante43 pic.twitter.com/remyaTVuhZ — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) November 7, 2017 There are plans in the works for a signature for the Greek Freak.

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