Nike Brings Kobe Bryant Back to Ad Campaign

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For the first time in two years, following his arrest for alleged rape, Kobe Bryant will appear in ads for Nike which will appear in Sports Illustrated. "There is no change in Kobe Bryant's contractual status with Nike. Kobe's inclusion in promotional material for the Huarache 2K5 footwear product is consistent with such Nike endorsement agreements. Nike agrees with most NBA observers that Kobe ranks among the very best players in the NBA, and his training and preparation are key elements of his game," said Nike spokesman Rodney Knox.

Written by Steve Hall    Comments (6)     File: Brands, Celebrity, Magazine     Jul-10-05  
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Too bad you brought back Kobe......Anyone involved in that sort of lifestyle isn't getting any of my money. Not buying any Nike here!

Posted by: Norm on August 18, 2005 02:21 PM

Pretty sad for a company as large as Nike and the NBA as big as it is to stoop to a guy like Bryant to market their product. No matter how good the man maybe on the court, he got away with something that others would not.

Posted by: Hawk on December 26, 2005 11:50 AM

what because he committed adultery??? he got away with adultery...thats something for his wife to ponder not us. he was acquitted of all charges on a case that lacked merit from the beginning. jordan had similar allegations against him...

Posted by: guest on February 10, 2006 01:11 AM

Shame on you NIKE! You are no longer the clean, positive, wholesome company encouraging people to live up to high standards. You've sunk very low using Kobe -- and you have lost consumers because of your choice.

Posted by: nora watson on March 6, 2006 11:20 PM

Personally, I think that just because they use someone in an advertisemen that committed some kind of crime, doesn't mean you have to stop buying it. I mean, come on, get over it! It's not like you're going to commit adultry just because he did. It's not like it really affected you in any way, so go get a life.

Posted by: Annoyed Guest on April 25, 2006 12:09 PM

Personally, I think that just because they use someone in an advertisemen that committed some kind of crime, doesn't mean you have to stop buying it. I mean, come on, get over it! It's not like you're going to commit adultry just because he did. It's not like it really affected you in any way, so go get a life.

Posted by: Annoyed Guest on April 25, 2006 12:09 PM

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